Learn about the pests that damage temperate fruits and its control. 1. San Jose Scale, Quadraspidiotus Perniciosus (Comstock) (Hemiptera: Diaspididae): This insect is world-wide and is the most serious pest in temperate regions on nearly 700 different species of fruits, shrubs and ornamental plants. It usually prefers plants belonging to the Rosaceae such as apple, […]
Pests of Temperate Fruits and Its Control | Agriculture
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List of Anti-Obesity Fruits | Agriculture
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Here is a list of seven main anti-obesity fruits. 1. Tamarind (Tamarindus Indica): The ethanolic extract of Tamarindus indica fruit pulp showed a significant weight-reducing and hypo-lipidemic activity in cafeteria diet- and sulpiride-induced obese rats. Pulp of fruits has hypo-lipidemic and anti-oxidant properties. Azman et al. (2012) confirmed the anti-obesity effects of tamarind extract, as […]
Chilli Pepper: Origin, Uses and Advantages | Fruits | Agriculture
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Origin of Chilli Pepper 2. Intensity of Chilli Pepper 3. Uses 4. Evolutionary Advantages 5. Health Benefits. Origin of Chilli Pepper: Chilli pepper (chilli pepper, chilli, chilli, chilli) is the fruit of the plants from the genus Capsicum, members of the nightshade family, Solanaceae. Botany considers the […]