Coriandrum sativum, Apiaceae Coriander is an annual herb plant used as a spice in kitchen. It is mostly grown for its fruit and green leaves to provide flavor in dishes. Dry seeds of coriander contain essential oils which are used in confectionary, to mask offensive odours in pharmaceutical industry and for flavoring liquors. Green leaves […]
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Mandarin orange-Citrus reticulata, Rutaceae Orange is widely grown citrus fruit of India. It occupies nearly 50% of total area under citrus cultivation. Mandarin, Sweet Orange is commercially grown citrus species in India. Production of Mandarin orange is increasing every year in central and western parts of country. India ranks third in the production of orange
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Vigna radiata, Leguminaceae Mungbean is one of the most important pulse crops which is grown in almost all parts of the country. It is primarily a crop of rainy season. However, with the development of early maturing varieties, it has proved to be an ideal crop for spring and summer seasons too. Mungbean is an
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French bean is one of the most important leguminous vegetable crops of North eastern region. It is cultivated for the tender vegetable, shelled green beans and dry beans (rajmah). It is very rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. French bean is a short duration crop and farmers get more profit in a short period. In
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Raphanus sativus, Brassicaceae Radish is one of the important herbaceous annual or biennial plants in the family Brassicaceae, grown for its edible taproot. It is rich in carbohydrates, dietary fibers, fat, protein, thiamine, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, vitamin C, Mg, Ca, P, Zn & K. The commonly eaten portion of radish is the napiform taproot. Radish
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Manilkhara achras, Sapotaceae It is originated from India Sapota is also known as chiku. It is one of the important fruit crops of India which is cultivated for its fruit value. It is a good source of glucose and calories hence boosts energy after consumtion. It maintains good health of hair and skin. It promotes
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Vigna ungiculata, Leguminaceae It is originated from Africa. Cowpea is one of the most important leguminous crops of Asia, Africa, Southern Europe and South America. It is mostly grown as a Kharif season crop. We use cowpea in the form of food as well as fodder (Chara). Uttar Pradesh is the leading state in production
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POTATO TUBER MOTH Causal organism : Phthorimaea operculella SYMPTOMS OF DAMAGE This pest can be seen both in field as well as in storage condition Larva bores and makes tunnels in the foliage, stem and tubers Galleries can be seen near tuber eyes. Management Use insecticides like Emamectin benzoate Dimethoate Bayer larvin Lamda cyhalothrin BLACK
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Cruciferous vegetables belong to the family Brassicaceae/Cruciferae. This family includes vegetables like Cabbage, cauliflower, Radish, Broccoli, Mustard, Turnip, Land cress, Water cress and similar green leafy vegetables. We can observe different kind of pests in these crops DIAMOND BACK MOTH Causal organism : Plutella xylostella Symptoms Small yellow mines are caused by young caterpillars on
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Helianthus annus, Asteraceae Origin : Mexico Sunflower is primarily cultivated as an important oilseed crop. It is widely grown in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andra Pradesh, Orissa, Tamil Nadu and Bihar. It is valuable from an economic as well as ornamental point of view. Flower head is an inflorescence(Capitulam) made of thousands of tiny flowers called florets.
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