Diseases affecting Pulses Crops!
There are several reasons for the low production of pulses in Tamil Nadu. Among these, crop loss due to pest and disease attacks is a significant factor. By adopting proper…
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Sep
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Jul
Toor Dal Varieties and Cultivation Methods!
Toor dal is a vital legume crop providing protein and is cultivated on a global scale over 5.62 million hectares, producing 4.23 million tons of toor dal (FAO 2019). Major…
28
Jun
Vamban 8 Black Gram for High Yields!
Published: August 2019 Black gram (Urad dal) plays a significant role in daily human diets, especially in India, where 32% of the global pulse cultivation area is located. In Tamil…
26
Jun
New Varieties of Pulses and Their Special Characteristics!
Proteins essential for human nutrition are largely obtained from pulses. However, pulse production in our country was not sufficient to meet the demand, leading to the import of required pulses.…
24
Jun
Pigeon Pea Cultivation!
Published in: October 2015 Pulses are a protein-rich food source, with pigeon pea (tuvarai) holding significant importance. It contains 22% protein, three times more than cereals. In India, pigeon pea…