Model Project on Azolla Cultivation - Nitrogen-Fixing Aquatic Fern for Sustainable Agriculture
Summary :Comprehensive project report on Azolla (aquatic fern) cultivation as sustainable green manure and animal fodder. Covers Anabaena azollae symbiosis (25 kg N/ha fixation), cultivation techniques (pit/field/nursery methods), production efficiency optimization (50-400 g/m²/day), nutritional value (25-35% protein), cost-benefit analysis (₹1,800 setup), practical implementation in paddy fields, and multiple uses as biofertilizer, livestock feed, and bio-scavenger.