The major insect pests of groundnut, their nature of damage and appropriate control measures are given below: 1. Red Hairy Caterpillars (Amsacta albistriga, A. moorei): Nature of Damage: Caterpillars cause defoliation of the crop- all the leaves eaten away leaving the main stem alone. Identification: Hairy caterpillar reddish brown with black band on either end […]
How to Control Pests of Groundnut? [with Damages and Management]
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Pests of Groundnut and Its Control | Agriculture
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Learn about the pests that damage groundnut and its control. 1. Groundunt Aphid, Aphis Craccivora Koch (Hemiptera: Aphididae): This is one of the most serious pests of groundnut. It also attacks peas, beans, pulses, safflower and some weeds. Its distribution is throughout India. It has also been recorded in Africa, Argentina and Chile. This species […]
How to Cultivate Groundnut ? | Oilseed Crops | Agriculture
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Everything you need to learn about groundnut cultivation, production and growth. Introduction to Groundnut: Groundnut or peanut is a native of Brazil. It gradually spread to various other countries, namely, Peru, Argentina and Ghana and later to Jamaica, Cuba and other islands of the West Indies. The crop was introduced into India in the early […]