A few observations from the author on this over all scenario on varietal development in vegetables in India including their impacts through national agricultural research system are as follows: 1. In terms of numbers, the progress on development of varieties and hybrids under NARS in vegetables can be rated as impressive. 2. A large majority of these varieties/hybrids is only [...]
The following points highlight the three major types of diseases of potatoes. The diseases are: 1. Wart Disease of Potato 2. Late Blight of Potato 3. Early Blight of Potato. Disease # 1. Wart Disease of Potato: Wart disease of potato was for the first time discovered and described in Hungary in the year 1895. In England, the disease was [...]
In this article we will discuss about the fermentation process of various vegetables by lactic acid. Sauerkraut and Kimchi: Most horticultural products can be preserved by a lactic acid fermentation. In the West the most important commercially are cabbage, cucumbers and olives, although smaller amounts of others such as carrots, cauliflower, celery, okra, onions, sweet and hot peppers, and green [...]