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How to Control Pests of Spices? | Agriculture

Learn about how to control pests of spices! 1. Turmeric Skipper: The turmeric plant is damaged by the caterpillars of the skipper butterfly which fold the leaves and feed from within. It is widely distributed in India and several other countries. The adult skipper butterfly is purplish black with white spots on the wings. Antennae are apically prolonged beyond the [...]

By |2018-03-15T11:20:04+05:30March 15, 2018|Spices|Comments Off on How to Control Pests of Spices? | Agriculture
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Black Pepper: Origin, History and Uses | Spices | Agriculture

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Origin of Black Pepper 2. Ground Black Pepper and Pepper Shaker 3. History 4. Uses 5. Flavour 6. World Trade. Origin of Black Pepper: Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. The [...]

By |2017-10-08T11:18:33+05:30October 8, 2017|Spices|Comments Off on Black Pepper: Origin, History and Uses | Spices | Agriculture
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