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International Journal of Biodiversity

International Journal of Biodiversity / 2013 / Article / Tab 2

Research Article

Domestication, Conservation, and Livelihoods: A Case Study of Piper peepuloides Roxb.—An Important Nontimber Forest Product in South Meghalaya, Northeast India

Table 2

Mean annual expenditure (ha−1) incurred by the grower towards management, processing, and marketing of wild pepper.
ActivityWorkerRate/day (Rs.)No. of personTotal cost (Rs.)
PlantingMen1504600
WeedingWomen5010500
 Men1002200
HarvestingWomen 504200
 Boy304120
 Men1002200
DryingWomen 502100
 Boy30130
SortingWomen505250
Boy305150
PackingMen100101000
Transport from village to roadMen 50 p/kg—350
Women    
Boy   
ToolNo.Rate (Rs.) per unit—Total cost (Rs.)
Gunny bag108—80
Knife (ka wait)255—110
Bamboo ladder280—160
Bamboo basket (ka ruh)250—100
Grand total   4,150
Approximate currency conversion 1 USD = Rs. 50 (INR).