Applications

Mapping of High Value Crops

High value crops are agricultural produce that give rich dividends in economic terms. These crops are good alternative to reduce the possible risks that arise from mono cropping. Menthol mint (MenthaArvensis) is an important essential oil-bearing plant which is widely used in food, flavor, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. It is cultivated in large areas in the Indo-Gangetic plains in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand Bihar, with maximum area in Uttar Pradesh. Inventory, mapping of menthol mint crop using geospatial techniques, Production estimation of menthol mint, Land suitability analysis for growing high value crops, Economic analysis of menthol mint crop cultivation is carried out for Ministry of Commerce, GOI.