Impact of weather parameters on incidence of major sucking pests of okra
Keywords:
special attention, agronomic, Kharif and SummerAbstract
Okra or Lady's finger (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Monech) commonly known as "Bhindi" belongs to the family Malvaceae. It is native of tropical Africa. The crop can be grown throughout the year, commonly cultivated in Kharif and Summer seasons and resembles cotton in its habit. It is very popular due to its high nutritional and medicinal values. It is being cultivated all over India with major share in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat and Maharashtra. The major okra growing districts in Rajasthan are Alwar, Bundi, Kota, Chittorgarh, Jaipur, Sriganganagar and Dausa.
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