Insect pests 1.Fruit borer This pest is widely distributed and is polyphagous. It is responsible for major yield loss in tomato. Eggs are yellowish-white, ribbed and dome-shaped. Full […]
Cotton cultivation in Gujarat
Preparation of land In Gujarat, the land for cotton cultivation should be prepared with 1-2 cross harrowing in normal monsoon. This may help in conservation of moisture in […]
Pests of Sesamum
Sesamum is one of the oldest oilseed crops and can be cultivated as Kharif, summer and also as a semi-rabi crop.The crop needs to be prevented from […]
Aphids
Aphids: Aphis craccivora Symptoms of damage: Wilting of tender shoots during hot weather Stunting and distortion of the foliage and stems They excrete honeydew on which sooty molds flow […]
Pests of Groundnut
Groundnut is an important oilseed crop which is cultivated in India.This crop can be damaged by a number of pests in which alphid is the most serious pests […]
Pests of Finger Millet
Pests of Finger Millet are:- 1.Pink stem borer Symptom of damage: Pink larva enters into the stem and causes dead heart symptom Identification of the pest: Egg: Creamy […]