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Agriculture Budget 2023-24, From Startup -Up Fund To Natural Farming

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Union Budget 2023-24 made a slew of announcements for farmers and the agricultural sector, ranging from setting up an agri-tech start-up fund and hiking…

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Dragon Fruit – Stem Rot {Crop Disease}

Caused by: Dragon Fruit Stem Rot is caused by either a bacterium or a fungus infection of the dragon fruit plant.Depending on the cause of the rot, whether it is…

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Dragon Fruit – Fruit Rot {Crop Disease}

Caused by – Bipolaris cactivora Disease Symptoms: Fruit susceptibility to brown rot increases either if there is a lot of rain in the field or moisture during transportation.Fruit setting develops…

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Berry Blotch Of Coffee {Plant Pathology}

Berry Blotch of Coffee:Berry blotch or iron spot (Cercospora coffeicola) is the most common fruit problem worldwide and its association to malnourishment of coffee plantations is well known, particularly with…

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Coffee Leaf Rust {Plant Pathology}

Coffee leaf rustDisease symptoms:Infection occurs on the coffee leaves.The first observable symptoms are small, pale yellow spots on the upper surface of the leaves.As these spots gradually increase in diameter,…

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Damping – Off {Plant -Pathology}

DAMPING-OFF CAUSED BY:Damping-off is caused by a number of seed- and soil-borne fungi and funguslike oomycetes, including Rhizoctonia solani, Aphanomyces cochlioides, and species of Pythium, Phytophthora, Botrytis, Fusarium, Cylindrocladium, Diplodia,…

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Downy Mildew {Plant Pathology}

DOWNY MILDEWDowny mildew is a disease of the foliage, caused by a fungus-like (Oomycete) organism. It is spread from plant to plant by airborne spores. It is a disease of…

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Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) ConceptEvery insect does not cause damage.Pest population beyond certain levels (ETL) only causes damage.Knocking down pests is not the only and the most appropriate solutionists is…

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Powdery Mildew {Plant Pathology}

INTRODUCTION:Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that affects a wide range of plants. Powdery mildew diseases are caused by many different species of ascomycete fungi in the order Erysiphales. During…

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Citrus Canker Of Fruit Crop {Plant Pathology}

Citrus canker is a bacterial disease, citrus disease caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri (synonym X. axonopodis pv. citri)Infection causes lesions on the leaves, stems, and fruit of…

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