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Loksarvani (Gujarati version of Honey Bee) |
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SRISTI, P O Box No. 15050 Ambawadi, Ahmedabad - 380015, Gujarat loksarvani@sristi.org |
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Gujarat |
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Okra grows rapid, Oleander kills aphid |
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Trigonella foenum (Methi) protects Abelmoschus esculentus (Okra)
Shri Janakkumar Vrajlal Chauhan
Village: Mayurnagar, Taluka: Hanvad, District: Surendranagar
Pin: 363330
Janakbhai uses flour/fine powder of Trigonella foenum-graecum (methi) in in Abelmoschus esculentus (bhindi) crop. He soaks one kg of fine powdered flour of methi in water for three days. This solution gradually becomes sticky and dense (thick). On the third day,
it is diluted for easy sprinkling and sprayed with a broom. Usually, one kg methi flour is enough to sprinkle on one “Vigha”.
Fenugreek appears very resistant to attacks by insects and animal
enemies. The peculiar smell of the fenugreek plants and seeds may be a possible factor for their resistance to the attack of insects (Snehlata et.al, 2012. International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Review and Research, 2(4), 169-187)
Use of Nerium indicum (Oleander) to control aphid
Shri Maheshbhai Jairambhai Lakhatriya
Village: Devipur, Taluka: Hanvad, District: Surendranagar
Pin-363330
Aphids are observed more in vegetable plants, especially in winters with cloudy atmosphere. The curling of leaves indicates the presence of Aphids. When such a situation arises, Maheshbhai Lakhatriya uses Nerium Indicum. He takes two kg of Nerium Indicum leaves and crushes them. This is mixed with 5 liters of water and allowed to decompose for five to six days. Then the mixture is boiledand diluted with water in the ratio of 150 ml mixture per 15 litres of water and then sprinkled. It gives good results against aphids and other sucking pests. Maheshbhai further adds that by keeping the mixture airtight, the rate of decomposition increases rapidly. Nerium species have been found effective against woolly aphids.
Scout: Ketan V. Sur
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| Volume No. |
Honey bee 23(4) & 24(1) 30, 2013 |
