04 Apr Analysis of Factors Responsible for Outbreak of Alfalfa Weevil (Hypera postica Gyllenhal)
अल्फाल्फा वीविल (Hypera postica Gyllenhal) के फैलने के लिए जिम्मेदार कारक का विश्लेषण Alfalfa adult weevil Forage production occupies a top priority by a farmer in cold arid region because long severe winter of 7-8 months is devoid of any vegetation greenery. Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) also called as the "Queen of fodder or Green Gold" is the most important fodder crop grown in Ladakh region owing to its well adaptability in the region. It is locally named as 'Buksukh". The crop being highly suited to the farming community, the cropping area has picked up and covered almost the entire area under fodder crops. It is a very important leguminous fodder grown as a perennial crop in cold arid zone. Once sown it continues to show good re-growth for 6-8 years with least management and cares in the subsequent years. It is one of the wonder plants of cold deserts that nurture soil, animals and human beings. The crop is well adapted to vagaries of cold arid climate and provides safety and security through ensured returns to the farmers. It is a persistent, productive as well as heat and drought resistant crop which provides better seasonal distribution than berseem. Alfalfa is a traditional crop in cold arid region and so far no new variety has been...