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 [...]
This article throws light upon the top four types of flower seeds. The types are: 1. Open Pollinated Variety 2. F1 Hybrids 3. F2 Seed 4. Mixture. Type # 1. Open Pollinated Variety: In India more than 90% seed of open pollinated type is produced and exported. These are true breeding cultivars and can be used for all genetic improvement. [...]
This article throws light upon the top nine seed production techniques. The techniques are: 1. Selection of Soil 2. Raising of Seedlings 3. Direct Sowing of Seeds 4. Preparation of Land and Transplanting of Seedlings 5. Isolation Requirement 6. Management of Annuals 7. Rogueing 8. Insects, Pests and Diseases 9. Harvesting and Storage of Seeds. Technique # 1. Selection of [...]