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Pests of Ornamental Plants | Agriculture

Here is a list of pests that damage ornamental plants. 1. Groundnut Aphid, Aphis Craccivora Koch (Hemiptera: Aphididae): This black coloured aphid species attacks Bougainvillea spp. from December to February. Both adults and nymphs infest flowers, tender leaves and the terminal portions of the plant and suck cell sap. Its attack results in the premature fall of the flowers and [...]

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Pests of Ornamental Plants and Its Control | Agriculture

The importance of ornamental plants from aesthetic, environmental and economic points of view has been realized since quite recently. India has made a noticeable advancement in the production of flowers, particularly the cut flowers, which have a high potential for export. During 2012-13, floriculture covered an area of 0.23 million ha with a production of 1.73 million tons of loose [...]

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