Some important plants are discussed here based on nature of growth, based on growth behaviour, etc.:- 1. Annuals 2. Biennials 3. Perennials 4. Shrubs 5. Ornamental Trees 6. Climbers and Creepers 7. Cacti and Succulents 8. Bulbous Plants 9. Bonsai. 1. Annuals: Annuals are plants that complete their life cycle in one season or one year, e.g., Balsam and Cosmos, [...]
In this article we will discuss about diseases of plants and its control. 1. Leaf Spot and Blight (Alternaria sp.): The small dark coloured spots appear on the leaves, which spread rapidly to form circular legions. In humid season, concentric dark rings appear. In severe cases, the cauliflower develops brown colour. Control: The hot water treatment, as in the case [...]
In this article we will discuss about how to control insect pests of plants. 1. Mustard Saw-Fly (Athalia Proxima): Adult of this pest is a black fly that lays eggs singly inside the leaf tissues. From these eggs blackish caterpillars appear which attack the crop and feed on the leaves of young seedlings in the early stages. They attack leaves [...]