Caused by : Phytopthora infestans It is the most destructive disease of Potato that results in crop failures. In the year 1845, there was a huge loss of potato crop due to this fungus infestation. It became an epidemic disease in Ireland as it destroyed the lives of 20 lakh people due to Starvation. Its […]
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Tikka disease is also known as Leaf spot in ground nut. It is one of the serious diseases of groundnut that destroys the whole crop. There are two types of leaf spot Early leaf spot – It is caused by Cercospora arachidicola. Here the spots formed are more than 0.6mm in diameter(large) and are irregularly
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Diseases of Maize Leaf Blight Caused by : Helmithosporium Maides Symptoms of Damage We can observe small yellowish round/oval water soaked spots on the lower leaves and gradually spreads to upper leaves. Later spots of reddish brown margin covered with grey centre start to enlarge and become elliptical. Severe infestation leads to blighted appearance on
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Major diseases that can be seen in Pomegranate are as follows. Alternaria leaf spot Causal organism : Alternaria alternata Damage Symtoms We can observe small brown circular spots on the fruits. Later these spots will enlarge, coalesence and form big patches on the fruits. Rotting of fruits can be seen. The affected fruits turn pale
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PAPAYA Papaya (Carica papaya)is a tropical fruit having commercial importance because of its high nutritive and medicinal value. Papaya cultivation had its origin in South Mexico and Costa Rica. Total annual world production is estimated at 6 million tonnes of fruits. India leads the world in papaya production with an annual output of about 3
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Pumpkin is a popular rainy season crop in India. Its majorly grown in kharif season i.e mansoon and summer season. India is the second largest country in the world to produce pumpkin .Here are some local names fro pumpkin:Kumbalakai- kannadaGummadi kaya- telguPoosaniki- tamilMathanga-malayalamLal bhopala- marathiKaddu – hindiKollaano velo -Gujrati Pumpkin seeds Pumkin flower varieties of
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lemon is the most important fruit crop . it ranks sixth in the value of production all over the world. lemon is known for its flavor and taste along with midicinal and nutritious values. lemons are rich source of minerals , antioxidant and phytonutrients. they contain folate, pottasium, molybdenus, flavonoida and compounds, which is recommended
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Tomato Cultivation & Management Climate Requirements for Tomato cultivation The temperature range of 10-25 °C is considered ideal for tomato cultivation. The ideal sowing temperature is 10-15 °C coupled with 400-600 mm rainfall. The best quality tomato, red in colour is developed at 21-24 °C temperature. Soil Requirements & Land Preparation Tomato grows very well on a wide range of soils,
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Ginger farming. Season: May – June is highly suitable for cultivation. Soil and climate : A friable well drained loamy soil rich in humus with warm and humid conditions with 150 cm of annual rainfall are preferable. This crop is grown as an irrigated crop in humid zones from sea level to an altitude of
. DESCRIPTION OF VARIETIES Variety CO 3 CO 4 Parentage Pureline selection from Maharashtra collection Cross derivative of ICC 42 xICC 12237 Year of release 1986 1998 50% flowering (days) 35 – 40 40 Duration (days) 85 85 Grain yield (Kg/ha) Grain yield (Kg/ha) Rainfed 1000 1150 Height (cm) 25 –
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