Vrikshayurveda-The Ancient Indian System of Agronomy and Biodiversity Conservation

By : Vidhya Unnikrishnan , Manoj Kumar N. , Krishnaveni R.

Page No: 488-492

Abstract
Agriculture in ancient India was considered sustainable because of the use of age old traditional practices. The negative consequences of agrochemicals caused an increasing demand for natural farming. India has had a rich agricultural heritage since the time of the Rigveda. The traditional agricultural practices of Vrikshayurveda are based on ecological principles and the laws of nature. Vrikshayurveda the age-old agricultural practice deals with pest and disease management of plants, storage of seeds, sowing, germination, plant propagation, manuring etc. Vrikshayurveda techniques can serve as a reference for agronomy and biodiversity conservation even in this era.

Authors
Vidhya Unnikrishnan: Assistant Professor, Department of Dravyagunavijnana, VPSV Ayurveda College Kottakkal, Kerala, India.
Manoj Kumar N.: Professor, Department of Dravyagunavijnana, VPSV Ayurveda College Kottakkal, Kerala, India.
Krishnaveni R.: Assistant Professor, Department of Rasasastra and Bhaishajyakalpana, VPSV Ayurveda College Kottakkal, Kerala, India.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPSR.2025.41.03.13