The article throws light upon the five major diseases found in marigold. The diseases are: 1. Damping off 2. Leaf Spots and Blight 3. Inflorescence Blight 4. Flower Bud Rot 5. Powdery Mildew. Disease # 1. Damping off: It is caused by Rhizoctonia solani and appears as brown necrotic spots, girdling the radicle which later on extends to plumule and [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Orchid Flower 2. Seed Germination of Orchid 3. Growing 4. Pots/Containers 5. Breeding 6. Pests and Diseases. It belongs to important monocotyledons series microspermae, order—orchidales and family orchidaceous. This family includes about 800 genera and 35,000 species and is the largest family amongst flowering plants. Orchids are wide in origin and [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Introduction to Marigold 2. Varieties of Marigold 3. Soil and Climate Requirements 4. Manures and Fertilizers 5. Harvesting, Packing and Transportation. Introduction to Marigold: In India, marigold is one of the most commonly grown flowers and used extensively on religious and social functions in different forms. It was introduced in India [...]