E-repository, information resources and resource sharing : a model for plantation crops research scientists

Abstract

E-repository and information resources available to plantation crops researchers are described. The various plantation crops grown in the Indian sub-continent and the GNP and Foreign exchange earned by these crops are described. Numerous Open Source Resources [OSR] available to researchers in plantation crops /industry are stated. Initiative taken in creation of open source e-resources in the world’s premiere research organization is highlighted.