Management of Aphid in moong crop

19/03/2020Posted on
  • Spray Confidor(Imidacloprid) @ 100 ml +  250 gram beauveria bassiana/acre or
  •  Spray Thiamethoxam 12.6% + Lambda Cyhalothrin 9.5% ZC @ 100gm/acre or
  • Spry acetamiprid 20% SP @ 40-80 gm/acre
  • pick the aphids from the plant by hands or remove infected plant parts.
  • Do not over-water or over-fertilize the crop. 
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Identification of Aphid in moong crop –

19/03/2020Posted on
  • Severe infestation can cause leaves and shoots to curl, wilt and stunted plant growth.
  • The honeydew secreted by the aphid after secretion causes many fungal diseases on plants.
  • The development of mould on the leaves indicates this problem.
  • Dry and warm climates are optimal for the growth of aphids.
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Identification of leaf miner on muskmelon crop –

18/03/2020Posted on
  • Adults leaf miners look like small black and yellow flies.
  • Larvae exit from the leaf after completion of their development and then pupate axles on plants.
  • Females puncture the leaf to feed plant sap and lays eggs within the leaf tissue.
  • This damage restricts the plant growth and results in reduced bulb yield and loss of vigour.  
  • Tunnels or mines can be seen in the leaves.
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How to manage fruit flies in cucurbits crops.

17/03/2020Posted on
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  • Collect and destroy infested fruits.
  • Flytraps (pheromone traps) can be set to prevent egg-laying by fruit flies.
  • Maize plant s grown in the field are effective as flies rest on such tall plants. 
  • Deep ploughing should be done to expose hibernating stages of fruit flies.
  • spray dichlorvos 76% EC 250 to 500ml/acre or
  • Lambda Cyhalothrin 4.9% CS @ 200 ml/acre. or 
  • Profenofos 40%EC + Cypermethrin 4 %EC @ 400 ml/acre
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Identification of fruit fly on pumpkin

17/03/2020Posted on
  • The worm bores into the fruits and sucks the sap.
  • Infected fruits fall after decaying. 
  • These flies prefer tender fruits for egg-laying.
  • The fly bore a hole into the fruit to lay her eggs inside it. Fruit Juice can be seen coming out from these holes.
  • This also results in distorted and malformed.
  • The maggots feed on the pulp of fruits as well as on the immature seeds and cause premature dropping of fruits.
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How to identify Alternaria leaf blight in bottle gourd?

16/03/2020Posted on

Alternaria leaf blight in bottle gourd can be identified by the following symptoms-

  • In the initial stages of this disease, Yellow spots appear on the leaves which then turn brown and finally turn black on ageing.
  • They usually start from margins and then produce concentric rings.  
  • Severely affected vines start looking like burnt charcoal.
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Importance of Soil testing in farming

15/03/2020Posted on

Soil testing is very necessary for increasing production of any crop. It helps in – 

  • Determining the exact amount of chemical fertilizers used in crops.
  • In identifying the correct way of improving the alkalic and acidic land and making it fertile.
  • To determine the compatibility of the land for cultivation.
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Why Aloe Vera is considered healthy in the summer season

14/03/2020Posted on

Aloe vera has many health advantages, especially in the summer season. Some of its major advantages are as follows. 

  • Aloe vera has the ability to fight cancer.
  • Aloe vera acts as a natural laxative.
  • Helps reduce blood sugar.
  • Improves digestion by eliminating stomach diseases.
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