In this article we will discuss about the protection of crops by the use of bio-pesticides. 1. Microbial Herbicides: The use of endemic or exotic plant pathogens to kill weeds is the efforts of phytopathologists. The microbial origin of herbicides is definitely a major contribution and an alternative to chemical weedicides. Some of the successes with exotic pathogens have been [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the vegetable crops that are found in India. Vegetables, defined as those herbaceous plants of which some portion is eaten, either cooked or raw, during the principal part of the meal, constitute an important segment of our agricultural system. Starchy vegetables like potato, sweet potato, cassava and yam are rich sources of [...]
After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Specific Adaptability of Various Vegetable Crops in Different Parts of India 2. Centres of Origin and Genetic Variability of Vegetable Crops. Specific Adaptability of Various Vegetable Crops in Different Parts of India: Specific adaptability of various vegetable crops/groups of crops in different parts of India is listed in Table 4.1. Centres [...]