diseases of banana Tag

केले केे महत्वपूर्ण रोग, कीट व  पतंग तथ्‍ाा उनका प्रबंधन  Timely identification of pests and diseases in agriculture helps farmer to properly control and manage them. Major pests and diseases that affect the banana crop and their management are discussed below.  Diseases of Banana Crop 1. Panama Wilt (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense): This is a soil-borne fungal disease and gets entry in the plant body through roots. It is most serious in poorly drained soil. Initial symptoms are yellowing of lower leaves, including leaf blades and petioles. The leaves hang around the pseudostem and wither. In the pseudostem of the diseased plant, yellowish to reddish streaks are noted with intensification of colour towards the rhizome. Wilt is...

केले की पनामा वि‍ल्‍ट बीमारी तथा उसका का प्रबंधन  Banana and plantain (Musa sp.) are widely grown in India with great socio- economic significance, interwoven in the cultural heritage of the country. It is fourth important food crop in terms of gross value exceeded only by paddy, wheat and milk products. It is also a dessert fruit for millions apart from a staple food owing to its rich and easily digestible carbohydrates with a calorific value of 67-137 /100g fruit. India is the largest producer of banana in the world. In India, banana contributes to 37.30 % of the total fruit production.   Tripura is a small grower of banana in the...