The importance of ornamental plants from aesthetic, environmental and economic points of view has been realized since quite recently. India has made a noticeable advancement in the production of flowers, particularly the cut flowers, which have a high potential for export. During 2012-13, floriculture covered an area of 0.23 million ha with a production of […]
Pests of Ornamental Plants and Its Control | Agriculture
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Pests of Ornamental Plants | Agriculture
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Here is a list of pests that damage ornamental plants. 1. Groundnut Aphid, Aphis Craccivora Koch (Hemiptera: Aphididae): This black coloured aphid species attacks Bougainvillea spp. from December to February. Both adults and nymphs infest flowers, tender leaves and the terminal portions of the plant and suck cell sap. Its attack results in the premature […]
Defoliators of Forest Trees and Its Control | Agriculture
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Learn about the defoliators of forest trees and its control. The foliage of trees provides food to large varieties of insects such as the leaf-miners, leaf rollers, leaf feeders, sap suckers, gall producers, etc. The overall effects of all these insects on the health of the trees are the same, namely, a serious attack may […]