All India Coordinated Research Project -Home Science VNMKV Parbhani
Abstract
Drudgery Load of conventional methods of harvesting flowers from the fields such as loose & cut roses, gaillardia & marigold was calculated. The results revealed that all the selected flower harvesting activities were drudgery prone and no improved technology and methods were used for plucking & collecting of selected flowers from the fields. There was intensive involvement of rural women in this activity and further they perform this activity putting large demands on their time & energy. The aspects considered for selecting material and designing bags for harvesting each flowers such as cut roses, loose roses, gaillardia & marigold were different such as water resistant material, durable to bear cuts due to thorns, size of the bag which will hold 5 kg of flowers, light in weight, both hands should be used for work, anthropometry of the worker and prevention from damage to the flower petals.Not AvailableNot Availabl
