Agriculture Apps : ICAR-IIOR Developed "Oilseeds at a Glance" Mobile application

ICAR-IIOR and C-DAC has developed standalone mobile application on “Oilseeds at a glance”. It provides a comprehensive information about 9 oilseed crops viz., Groundnut, Rapeseed and Mustard, Soybean, Sunflower, Safflower, Sesame, Niger, Castor and Linseed.

There are 6 sections for each crop: Crop information, Released varieties and hybrids, State-wise preferred varieties and hybrids, AICRP centres contact information, ICAR seed Project centres dealing with oilseed crops, Mandis/selling markets for each state.

In crop information section the user can have the information on crop particulars like its scientific name, major growing states, local names, climate, duration, seed rate, seed treatment, sowing season, spacing, crops suitable for intercropping, irrigation, Recommended dose of fertilisers (RDF), major diseases and pests, harvesting, yield, cost of cultivation, MSP etc.

Source : http://icar-iior.org.in/