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Organic Farming in India
Introduction Organic farming in India is gaining rapid momentum as farmers and consumers alike are realizing the benefits of natural,...
Guava Pests and Diseases: Identification and Effective Management
Guava (Psidium guajava) is a highly nutritious fruit crop grown across India and widely consumed for its taste and health...
Types of Soil in India and Their Importance in Agriculture
Explore the different types of soil in India and their importance in agriculture. Learn about regions, features, and best crops...
YELLOW STEM BORER IN PADDY
Telugu name: Kandam toluchu purugu Scientific name: Scirpophaga incertulas Identification of the pest: Eggs: creamy white, flattened, oval and scale...
WHITEFLIES IN COTTON
Telugu name: Thella doma Scientific name: Bemisia tabaci Identification of the Pest: Destructive stage: Nymphs and adults.Eggs: Yellowish white laid singly on...
WATERMELON CULTURAL PRACTICES
Scientific name: Citrullus lanatus Telugu name: Puchakaya Introduction: Watermelon belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae (gourd family) which includes pumpkin, squash...
TOBACCO CATERPILLAR IN COTTON
Telugu name: Pogaku ladde purugu Scientific name: Spodoptera litura Identification of the pest: Egg - Laid in masses which appear golden...
THRIPS IN PADDY
Telugu name: Thamara purugulu Scientific Name: Stenchaetothrips biformis Identification of the Pest: Egg: Eggs are laid singly in the tissues...
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO APICULTURE,ITS IMPORTANCE,HONEYBEE SPECIES AND THEIR CASTE SYSTEMS
Introduction: Beekeeping or Apiculture refers to the art and science of domestication of Bees for the production of honey, propolis,...
THRIPS IN COTTON
Telugu name: Thamara purugu Scientific name: Thrips tabaci Identification of the Pest: Destructive stage: Nymphs and adults. Eggs: Minute, kidney shaped laid...
SPOTTED BOLLWORM IN COTTON
Spotted bollworm (Earias vitella & Earias insulana) is a major cotton pest causing damage during flowering and boll formation stages....
SOYABEAN PACKAGE OF PRACTICES
It is a potential oilseed crop of the country and contains about 20% oil and 40% high quality protein. A...
Rice Earhead Bug – Identification, Nature of Damage, and Management
Scientific Name: Leptocorisa acuta Identification of insect pest: Egg: Circular, brownish seed like 2mm long laid in clusters in two rows...