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MAIZE PACKAGE OF PRACTICES
Maize (Zea mays L.) Maize is one of the most important cereal crop in the world used as food and...
GROUNDNUT PACKAGE OF PRACTICES
Introduction Groundnut (Arachis nypugueu L.) belongs to the family Leguminosae family. It is an annual plant that grows up to...
GROUNDNUT LEAF MINER( GLM )
Telugu name: Aaku mudatha purugu Scientific name: Aproaerema modicella Identification of the insect pest Eggs: Shiny white eggs laid singly...
GRAM POD BORER IN GROUNDNUT
Telugu name: Shanaga pacha purugu Scientific name: Helicoverpa armigera Identification and life cycle: Adult is brown coloured moth with ‘V’...
GRAM CATERPILLAR IN CHIILI
Telugu name: Shanaga pacha purugu Scientific name: Helicoverpa armigera Identification of pest Eggs: Are spherical in shape and creamy white...
GINGER PACKAGE OF PRACTICES
Introduction: Ginger (Zingiber offinalis) is an important spice crop of India and accounts for 45 % of the worlds ginger...
CHILLI PACKAGE OF PRACTICES
Scientific name : Capsicum annuum Common / Local Name : Chilli/Mirchi Introduction Chilli is one of the most important spice crop....
Bitter Gourd Package of practices
Introduction: Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) is an important vegetable crop and is grown for its immature tuberculate fruits which have...
BHENDI PACKAGE OF PRACTICES
Scientific Name: Ablemoschus esculantusFamily: Malvaceae Introduction: Bhendi, commonly referred to as lady's finger or okra, is a popular vegetable crop that is...
BANANA PACKAGE OF PRACTICES
INTRODUCTION Banana (Musa sp.) is the second most important fruit crop in India next to mango. Its year round availability, affordability,...
WHITE FLIES IN CHILLI
Telugu name: Thella doma Scientific name: Bemisia tabaci Identification of pest Egg: Pear shaped, light yellowish, stalked Nymph: On hatching - Oval,...
TOMATO PACKAGE OF PRACTICES
Introduction: Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) is an annual or short lived perennial pubescent herb and greyish green curled uneven pinnate leaves....
MAJOR PESTS IN CHILLI CROPS; Symptoms and their management
Chilli crops face pest threats like thrips, aphids, and borers causing yield loss. Learn about their symptoms and eco-friendly management...