Important diseases of cotton, nature of damage and their management aspects are as follows: 1. Alternaria Leaf Spot (Alternaria macrospora): Nature of Damage: Small brown, round spots surrounded by a purple margin appear on leaves. On older leaves the necrotic center of the spots may be marked by a pattern of concentric zonation. Several spots […]
How to Control Diseases of Cotton? | Agriculture
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How to Control Pests of Cotton? [with Damages and Control Measures]
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The major insect pests of cotton, their nature of damage and appropriate control measures are given below: 1. American Boll Worm (Helicouerpa armigera): This is a major pest of cotton which is active from July-October and February-April. For 65-100 days old crop, one egg or larvae per plant or 5-10 % infested fruiting bodies is […]
Cotton: Origin, Production, Classification and Growth | Fibre Plant | Agriculture
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Origin and History of Cotton 2. Production Characteristics of Cotton 3. Classification 4. Zones 5. Growth and Development 6. Quality Parameters 7. Facts. Origin and History of Cotton: Fortunately, it is easier to trace the history of cotton from the first century onwards when Arab traders brought […]