Detail:

Ensuring safe storage of cereals like wheat and maize using gram leaves. NanjibhaiMaknajiDodiyar from the Bhilodataluka, Gujarat, uses gram leaves for storage of cereals. Gram leaves are used for safe storage of cereals like wheat and maize for a long duration of time. Dodiyar grinds the gram leaves and mixes it with the cereals. Grind gram leaves and mix it with the cereals.

Knowledge Provider / Innovator: NanjibhaiMaknjibhaiDodiyar
Agro-Ecological Zone: North Gujarat plain (Inclusive of Aravalli range and East Rajasthan Uplands) hot, dry, semi – arid eco-subregion
Address:
District: Bhiloda
State: Gujarat
PIN Code 383245

Crop: Wheat, Maize
Crop Family: Poacea
Crop Scientific Name: (Triticum aestivum),(Zea mayz)
Crop Vernacular Name: Ghau,Makai
Ingredients: Gram leaves

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PAS 1:

"Traditional storage practices"
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/228344463_Traditional_storage_practices/link/5f7ff68c299bf1b53e18473d/download

PAS 2:

Indigenous practices for eco-friendly storage of food grains and seeds
https://medcraveonline.com/APAR/APAR-03-00101.pdf