In modern horticulture crops, achieving higher yields and better-quality produce depends not only on the major nutrients—Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K)—but also on micronutrients. Though required in small quantities, micronutrients are essential for plant growth, development, and disease resistance. Neglecting them can lead to hidden hunger in plants, reducing productivity and quality. What…
Arecanut cultivation has expanded massively in Karnataka, Kerala, and parts of coastal India. Farmers often grow pepper, cocoa, banana, and other intercrops along with Arecanut. While this multi-cropping system improves income, it creates a semi-shade condition where sunlight penetration to soil is very low. Over time, this shade leads to poor “sunlight recharge” of the…
Cyclea peltata, botanically referred to as Cissampelos pareira Linn. in North India and Cyclea peltata in South India, is a well-known medicinal plant belonging to the family Menispermaceae. It is a perennial twining climber that grows naturally in forests, hedges, and moist shady areas. The plant is widely used in Ayurveda and folk medicine due…
ಮಣ್ಣು ಎಂಬುದು ಸೂಕ್ಷ್ಮ ಜೀವಿಗಳ ಮನೆ ಎಂದೇ ಹೇಳಬಹುದು. ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಬಹುತೇಕ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ನಮೂನೆಯ ಸೂಕ್ಷ್ಮ ಜೀವಿಗಳು ವಾಸವಾಗಿರುತ್ತವೆ. ಕೆಲವು ಕಣ್ಣಿಗೆ ಕಾಣಿಸಿದರೆ ಮತ್ತೆ ಕೆಲವು ಕಾಣಿಸುವುದಿಲ್ಲ. ಇವೆಲ್ಲಾ ಮಣ್ಣಿನ ಆಸರೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬೆಳೆದು ಅದೇ ಮಣ್ಣಿಗೆ, ಅಲ್ಲಿನ ಸಸ್ಯ ಜೀವಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಪ್ರಯೋಜನವನ್ನೂ ಹಾಗೆಯೇ ಕೆಲವೇ ಕೆಲವು ತೊಂದರೆಯನ್ನೂ ಉಂಟುಮಾಡುತ್ತವೆ. ಪ್ರಕೃತಿ ಅಥವಾ ಸೃಷ್ಟಿ ಉಪಕಾರೀ ಜೀವಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಪ್ರಾಬಲ್ಯವನ್ನು ಕೊಟ್ಟಿದೆ. ಪ್ರತಿಕೂಲ ವಾತಾರಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾತ್ರ ಅವು ದುರ್ಬಲವಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಇಲ್ಲಿ ನಾವು ವಿವಿಧ ಜೀವಾಣುಗಳ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ತಿಳಿಯೋಣ. ಖನಿಜ ವಸ್ತು,…
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum and C. cassia) is a valuable evergreen tree belonging to the Lauraceae family. It is cultivated for its aromatic bark, leaves, bulbs, and roots, widely used as spice, medicine, and essential oil. Known as the “sweet wood,” cinnamon has been part of traditional medicine and global cuisine for centuries. With increasing demand…
Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) is a tropical cash crop valued globally for chocolate and confectionery production. In India, it is cultivated mainly under areca nut and coconut plantations, offering farmers additional income without extra land. With rising domestic chocolate demand and steady export potential, cocoa farming holds a profitable and promising market future for smallholders and…
Nitro phosphate fertilizers, often called NP fertilizers, are a unique class of plant nutrients that supply both Nitrogen (N) and Phosphorus (P) in readily available forms. These two major nutrients are essential for healthy plant growth, root development, flowering, and yield improvement. Unlike single-nutrient fertilizers, nitro phosphate ensures balanced and continuous nutrient supply to crops….
In the invisible world beneath our feet, there is a silent helper working for farmers every day – Mycorrhiza fungi. These beneficial fungi form a natural partnership with plant roots, boosting nutrient uptake, improving soil health, and even helping crops resist diseases. Understanding its role, origin, usage, and multiplication can empower farmers to get maximum…
ಅಡಿಕೆ ಕಾಯಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಕೊಳೆ ಬಂದು ತೋಟದಲ್ಲಿ ವಾಸನೆ ಬರುವ ಸ್ಥಿತಿ ಉಂಟಾಗಿದೆ. ಇನ್ನೂ ಮಳೆಯ ಮುನಿಸು ಶಾಂತವಾಗಿಲ್ಲ. ಮುಂದಿನ ವರ್ಷ ಅಡಿಕೆ ಬೆಳೆಗಾರರು ಖರ್ಚಿಗೇನು ಮಾಡುವುದೋ ತಿಳಿಯದಾಗಿದೆ.ಇಂತಹಸ್ಥಿತಿ ಈ ತನಕ ಬಂದಂತಿಲ್ಲ. ಯಾವ ತೋಟಗಾರನನ್ನೂ ಬಿಡದೆ ಕಾಡಿದ ಈ ಕೊಳೆ ರೋಗ ಯಾಕೆ ಈ ರೀತಿ ರೌದ್ರ ರೂಪ ತಾಳಿತು? ಕೊಳೆ ಔಷಧಿ ಸರಿಯಾಗಲಿಲ್ಲವೇ? ಮೈಲುತುತ್ತೆ ಸರಿಯಿಲ್ಲವೇ? ಔಷಧಿ ಸಿಂಪಡಿಸಿದ್ದು ಸರಿಯಾಗಲಿಲ್ಲವೇ ? ಇದು ನಮ್ಮೆಲ್ಲರ ಸಂಶಯದ ಊಹನೆಗಳು. ಆದರೆ ವಾಸ್ತವವೇ ಬೇರೆ. ಆ ವಿಷಯವನ್ನು ನಾವು…
In agriculture, there are many invisible enemies of crops. Among them, the Nematode is one of the most damaging. These microscopic worms live in the soil and attack plant roots, reducing growth, yield, and quality. They are often called the “silent destroyers” because the damage is usually noticed only after it becomes severe. Types of…
