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NSDC <strong>Skill</strong> Gap Study of the North East - Nagaland<br />
7.2Horticulture, floriculture and medicinal plants<br />
Horticulture and plantation crops of Nagaland are mainly consumed locally as there is low production<br />
scale.<br />
FIGURE 20: DISTRIBUTION OF AREA - FRUITS, VEGETABLES, PLANTATION CROPS<br />
& SPICES<br />
Source: Statistical Handbook of Nagaland 2009; IMaCS Analysis<br />
There is also traditional knowledge for use of some medicinal plants. Based on this, potential exists for<br />
scientific classification and commercial use.<br />
Potential<br />
• Nagaland has a rich diversity of medicinal and aromatic plants. The State Government in<br />
association with School of Agriculture, Medzhiphema, near Dimapur, has so far identified 600<br />
species of such plants.<br />
• Some of the key medicinal plants in Nagaland are: Gensing, Yew, Agar, Tulsi, Bel, Sarpgandha,<br />
Amla, Chiratha, Rudrakshaetc.<br />
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