21 Mar 6 Important insect-pests of Cauliflower and their management
फूल गोभी फसल के 6 प्रमुख कीट तथा उनका प्रबंधन Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis) is an important winter vegetable grown in India. Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Orissa, Assam, Haryana, Rajasthan and Maharastra are major cauliflower growing states. It also cultivated in non traditional areas of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala. It is consumed as vegetable in curries, soups and pickles and low in fat and rich source of dietary fibers. In India, the major constraints for production loss are due to physiological disorders, pests and diseases. Insect pests are prime important as it cause serious economic damage cauliflower crop. Among all, DBM and tobacco caterpillar are notorious and...