Natural Repellent to Ward Off Wild Boars!
The increased movement of wild boars across much of Tamil Nadu is causing significant crop damage, leading to considerable losses for farmers. Wild boars invade and damage a variety of…
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Nov
05
Nov
Diseases Affecting Black Gram and Green Gram Crops!
Pulses, like black gram and green gram, are rich sources of plant protein and are often called "poor man’s meat." They play a key role in providing food, improving soil…
05
Nov
Root-Knot Nematodes Affecting Horticultural Crops!
Published in: March 2019 Root-knot nematodes cause significant damage to vegetable crops like tomatoes, okra, eggplant, chilies, cauliflower, and cabbage. These pests are widespread in Tamil Nadu and can lead…
11
Sep
Methods to Control Parthenium Weed!
Publication Date: November 2018 Parthenium, also known as Congress weed or carrot weed, significantly impacts humans and livestock. Growing up to 1.5-2 meters tall, it was first identified in Queensland…
04
Jul
Living Fences to Protect Biodiversity!
A living fence is created by planting live plants to protect our land. While building fences with stones is common, states like Kerala, Manipur, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh use plants…
29
Jun
Pseudomonas Fluorescens for Crop Disease Management!
In the pursuit of protecting crops from diseases, various control measures are employed. Among them, chemical pesticides play a significant role. However, the continuous use of chemical pesticides leads to…
28
Jun
The Necessity of Quarantine in Plant Protection!
Published in May 2017 Quarantine plays a crucial role in agricultural protection by preventing the spread of pests and diseases from one area to another. These can spread through the…
23
Jun
Biological Methods in Crop Protection!
Published in: September 2018 Agricultural production in India has seen significant growth, driven by the Green Revolution and its components, including high-yielding crop varieties, improved crop management, and synthetic fertilizers.…
23
Jun
What Does a Pheromone Trap Do?
Published in: February 2019 Today, with limited opportunities to expand agricultural land, increasing production relies heavily on modern agricultural techniques. Despite technological advancements, severe crop losses still occur due to…