19 Mar 5 important diseases of Sunflower and their management
सूरजमुखी के 5 प्रमुख रोग और उनका प्रबंधन Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) belongs to family Compositae. The root system consists of tap root going up to 3 meter depth with larger lateral spread of feeder roots. It is an annual, erect herbaceous plant. Sunflower is grown in India as an ornamental plant since ancient time. But as an oilseed crop, it was introduced in 1969 only. Commercial cultivation of this in India was started in 1972 in few hectares land in southern states. Because of the certain qualities, sunflower becomes popular even in northern states also. Economic Importance of Sunflower The favourable features for the phenomenal growth of sunflower in India are, wide adoptability...