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Diseases in Tomato crop and their management
Major diseases: Damping Off Early Blight Fusarium Wilt Septoria leaf spot Late Blight Bacterial Wilt Bacterial Canker Tomato Spotted Wilt...
RED HAIRY CATERPILLAR IN GROUNDNUT
Telugu name: Yerra gongali purugu Scientific name: Amsacta albistriga and Amsacta moorei Identification of the pest: Larvae: Hairy caterpillar reddish brown with...
Mango Fruit Flies: Identification, Life Cycle, and Management
Mangoes, often dubbed the "king of fruits," are not just popular among people — they’re also a favorite target for...
Bihar Hairy Caterpillar in Groundnut: Identification, Lifecycle, Symptoms & Effective Control Methods
Telugu name: Bihar gongali puruguScientific name: Spilosoma obliqua Identification of the pest: Eggs: Laid in clusters of 50-100 on the...
Aphids in Chilli Crop: Identification, Symptoms, and Effective Control Methods
Telugu name: Penu banka Scientific name: Aphis gossypii Identification of pest: Nymphs initially are greenish, but soon turn yellowish. Adults...
Thrips in Chilli Crop: How to Identify, Prevent & Manage Thrips Attack Effectively
Telugu name: Thamara purugulu Scientific name: Scirtothrips dorsalis Identification of pest: Nymph (young stage): Very small and thin. Body is delicate...
Thrips in Groundnut: Identification, Symptoms, Lifecycle, and Effective Management (Telugu: Thamara Purugulu)
Telugu name: Thamara purugulu Scientific name: Scirtothrips dorsalis Identification of pest: Nymph (young stage): Very small and thin. Body is...
MAJOR DISEASES IN SUGARCANE (Saccharum officinarum)
1.Red rot - Colletotrichum falcatum Symptoms The first external symptom appears mostly on third or fourth leaf which withers away...
Major Banana Diseases and Their Management Practices
Crop: Banana Scientific Name: Musa sp, Family: Musaceae 1.Anthracnose: Gloeosporium musarum Symptom: At the initial stage, small, circular, black spots develop...
Whiteflies in Chilli (Thella Doma) – A Serious Pest Threat
Whiteflies are serious pests in chilli cultivation, identified by their tiny white, scale-like adult form and greenish-white, scale-like nymphs. Their...
Organic vs. Natural Farming: Understanding the Key Differences
In an era where consumers are increasingly conscious of their food choices, terms like "organic" and "natural" have become buzzwords....
Chemical vs. Bio-Organic Pesticides: Why Sustainable Agriculture Needs the Shift
Are you concerned about how chemical pesticides will affect the environment and your crops? It's time to use bio-organic pesticides...
How to Choose the Best Onion Seeds for Your Farm
Are you having trouble deciding which onion seeds are best for your garden or farm? The growth, quality, and yield...