Introduction Alternaria blight of mustard is one of the most destructive fungal diseases affecting mustard cultivation, posing a serious threat to crop productivity and seed quality. The disease is particularly severe in warm and humid mustard-growing regions, where favorable environmental conditions allow the pathogen to spread rapidly and cause widespread infection. If not managed in […]
Citrus Pests and Diseases Citrus Pests and Diseases are among the most critical challenges limiting citrus productivity and fruit quality worldwide. A wide range of insect pests, mites, and pathogenic organisms such as fungi, bacteria, and viruses attack citrus crops at different growth stages, causing yield losses and economic damage. Understanding the major citrus pests
Mustard Aphid The mustard aphid (Lipaphis erysimi) is a significant sucking pest that poses a serious threat to mustard crops, often causing substantial yield losses if not properly managed. Effective management strategies are crucial to protect crop health, ensure optimal growth, and maintain both seed yield and oil quality. Systematic Position Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Hemiptera
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Honeybee Farming Honeybee farming, or apiculture, refers to the organized management of bee colonies with the aim of producing marketable products and providing agricultural services. This activity can be successfully undertaken on relatively small areas of land, making it suitable for both smallholders and commercial entrepreneurs. Income from beekeeping is not limited to honey alone;
Major insect pest of rice in India Yellow Stem Borers Rice stem borers are among the most destructive insect pests of rice, causing 10–30% yield loss under normal infestation and up to 60% or more during severe outbreaks. Damage is more serious when infestation occurs at early crop stages. Caused by Yellow stem borer caused
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