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FUSARIUM WILT OF BANANAS AND PLANTAINS – TROPICAL RACE 4 Fusarium wilt of banana, also known as Panama disease is a destructive fungal disease caused by the soil-borne fungus - Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc). There are four races of the fungus: • Race 1 ...
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During drought conditions, fruits trees may appear “sleepy” looking, along with signs of leaf curling, leaf yellowing, blossom drop, under-developed fruits, fruit drop and high than normal incidence of pest and disease. Tips for Maintaining Good Tree Health: Applying mulch to conserve soil moisture, pen manure, ...
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Description: These plants belong to the ginger family. They possess rhizomes, from which leafy unbranched shoots which form a false stem emerge.The inflorescence may be terminal from the leafy shoot or separate from its base or from the rhizome. Varieties: Two colours are grown for expert ...
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Seedling Production – Seeds should be sown in seedling trays and are ready for transplanting into the field at 10 to 14 days after sowing. When trays are used, the seedlings should be watered weekly with soluble fertilizer. Seeds can also be sown directly in the ...
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SELECT CULTIVARS FOR INTENDED MARKET Local market:-medium to small fruit size. Foreign market:-small fruits Always use hybrid varieties to ensure true to type high yielding trees. Sow seeds in seeding trays with 3inch x 3inch cells in disease free planting medium such as Pro-Mix or sterilized ...
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One of the most important aspects of sheep production is following a good feeding programme. Improper nutrition results in lower production and sluggish animals. The nutrients required for healthy animals are: carbohydrates, protein, water, minerals and vitamins. Fresh, clean water must be supplied regularly. Protein and ...