Detail:

Ants relish the seeds of cucumber and bean. Their presence in the field results in the poor germination of the seeds of cucumber and bean. Dips the seeds in kerosene prior to sowing. This technique ensures that the ants keep away from them and allow them to germinate properly

Knowledge Provider / Innovator: Ganpati Bhat
Agro-Ecological Zone: Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) Central Highlands (Malwa), Gujarat Plain (5.1) Agro-Climatic Zone (Planning Commission) Gujarat Plains and hills region (XIII) Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) North Saurashtra, South Saurashtra (GJ-6,GJ-7)
Address:
State: Karnataka
PIN Code 560001

Crop: Cucumber and beans
Crop Family: Cucurbaticae
Crop Scientific Name: (Cucumber sativas)
Crop Vernacular Name: kakdi
Formulation: Kerosene
Ingredients: Kerosene

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PAS 1:

"Ecofriendly pest control in cucumber with botanical pesticides."
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/276493868_Eco-Friendly_Pest_Control_in_Cucumber_Cucumis_sativa_L_Field_with_Botanical_Pesticides