Research Article | Published: 01 December 2003

Marketing of certain cultivated medicinal and aromatic plants with special reference to Madhya Pradesh, India

A. K. Bhattacharya, Kunal Sekhar and Yogesh Kumar

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 10 | Issue: 3/4 | Page No. 163-171 | 2003
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2003-V738HA | Cite this article

Abstract

The article embodies the findings of the field study undertaken to explore the feasibility of cultivation and marketing of the important medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) of Madhya Pradesh as an alternative source of livelihood for the local communities. The paper examines in detail the various issues and factors influencing the marketing of eight important cultivated medicinal and aromatic plants in the study area. The paper also examines the existing marketing and distribution channels for these MAPs, analyses the pricing pattern and based on the conclusions drawn suggests marketing strategy.

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Bhattacharya, A.K., Sekhar, K. and Kumar, Y., 2003. Marketing of certain cultivated medicinal and aromatic plants with special reference to Madhya Pradesh, India. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 10(3/4), pp.163-171. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2003-V738HA

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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2003

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