Knowledge of marigold cultivation technologies among farm women of Udaipur district, Rajasthan

The present study was conducted to assess the knowledge of marigold cultivation technologies among farm women of Udaipur district.A sample of 90 farm women involved in marigold cultivation was drawn 9 villages of three purposively selected panchayat samities of Udaipur district. Interview schedule was developed by the investigator and data were collected by using interview technique. Frequency, percentage, mean percent score were used to analyze data statistically. A component wise analysis of knowledge level revealed wide variation across practices. Farm women demonstrated excellent understanding of basic agronomic practices such as sowing time, propagation, spacing, and harvesting, each with a Mean Percent Score (MPS) of 100, likely due to traditional experience and routine involvement in these activities. Relatively good knowledge was noted in areas like transplanting (87.77 MPS), nursery management (79.01 MPS), and soil-climate suitability (75 MPS). However, technical areas such as the use of manure and fertilizers (60.85 MPS), and irrigation and weeding (62.22 MPS) received only average scores, suggesting gaps in scientific awareness. The lowest knowledge level was found in improved varieties (41.05 MPS) and insect pest management (41.35 MPS), indicating the need for targeted extension efforts. Overall, the average knowledge score stood at 57.51 MPS, with nearly 98.88 per cent of respondents falling into the average knowledge category.