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Pests and diseases
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Pests
The leaf eating caterpillars, mealy bugs and root knot nematodes are the important pests. The insect pests can be controlled by spraying the plants and drenching their roots with 0.1% Methyl parathion, while nematodes can be controlled by application of Carbofuran granules @ 20 kg/ha. Diseases Bacterial wilt is the major disease and can be controlled by spraying and drenching the soil with 0.2% captan solution immediately after the appearance of the disease and later after a week’s interval. Procuring planting materials from infected areas may be avoided.   |
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