MattuGulla is a variety of brinjal that has Geographical Indication (GI) tag
Known for its unique taste, MattuGulla is grown in Mattu, Kaipunjal and Uliyargoli villages of Udupi district inKarnataka
About 200 farmers cultivate this rare variety of brinjal on about 120 acres of land from October to June.
The speciality of MattuGulla, besides its taste, is that it has less seed and more pulp
An export network to UAE is being planned so that MattuGulla gets exported. As a result,the demand for it will increase and farmers will get good price for it.
Daily Current Affairs IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 16th December 2019
