Agrotechnological Options for Upscaling Productivity of Underutilized Wetlands Under Impending Climate Change Situations: A Review

Abstract

This review article scrutinizes some of the vibrant technologies developed/ refined/ adopted to
improve agricultural system productivity of underutilized wetlands/waterlogged/lowland areas in
the Eastern Indo Gangetic plains. Efficient agronomic research and technological development
for improving wetlands productivity in eastern region are the only options to feed our people, to
generate income and employments under this difficult situation. These tested and refined
technologies are not only capable of improving wetlands ecosystem productivity in a sustainable
manner but are equally efficient in minimizing the outbreak of insects and disease pests. Among
different approaches for enhancing productivity of wetlands Makhana based cropping system is
an efficient approach. Important agrotechnology developed and refined for Eastern Region
conditions are briefly discussed in this article.