In this article we will discuss about how to control diseases of jute. 1. Seedling Blight: This disease is caused by a fungus Marcophomina phaseoli. The fungus being seed-borne in nature, seedling may initially develop black lesion on cotyledons which rot and wither, the tender stem then dries turning brown. Ultimately the seedlings die and the field look bighted. 2. [...]
The major insect pests of jute and with their appropriate control measures are given below: 1. Jute Semi-Looper: The incidence of semi-looper starts from middle of June and continues up to the middle of August. The caterpillars are green in colour and their length ranges from 5-8 cm. They attack soft leaves of the apical region of a plant. They [...]
Everything you need to know about jute cultivation, growth and production. Learn about:- 1. Introduction to Jute 2. Origin and History of Jute 3. Geographic Distribution 4. Climate and Soil Required for Cultivation 5. Field Preparation and Sowing Time 6. Manure and Fertilizers 7. Water Management 8. Weed Management 9. Cropping System 10. Harvesting and Yielding 11. Processing 12. Growing [...]