About the Practice
Detail:

Leaves of eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globules) and straws of wheat (Triticum aestivum) are sprayed in field of yam (Dioscorea elata ), kantaallu and turmeric (Curcuma longa) for weed control and maintaining the soil fertility.Straws of wheat (Triticum aestivum) are mixed with twig of (Eucalyptus globules) and spread on soil, gives helps in increase in evaporation and hence restrict the growth of weeds increasing the yield of crop.This treatment is useful in controlling weeds, softening of soil and maintenance of soil fertility.


About the Innovator

Knowledge Provider / Innovator: Sarlaben Danjibhai Banat
Agro-Ecological Zone: North Gujarat plain (Inclusive of Aravalli range and East Rajasthan Uplands) hot, dry, semi – arid eco-subregion(4.2)
Address: Mu.Po. Biladiya, Vijaynagar , Sabarkantha
District: Sabarkantha
State: Gujarat
PIN Code 383460

Practice Details

Crop: yam, kantaallu and turmeric
Crop Family: Convolvulaceae, kantaall, Zingiberaceae
Crop Scientific Name: (Dioscorea elata), (kantaallu) and (Curcuma longa)
Crop Vernacular Name: sweet potato, kantaallu, Haldar
Formulation: Straws of wheat (Triticum aestivum) are mixed with twig of (Eucalyptus globules) and spread on soil, gives helps in increase in evaporation and hence restrict the growth of weeds increasing the yield of crop.
Ingredients: leaves of eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globules), straws of wheat (Triticum aestivum).


PAS 1:


https://www.phytojournal.com/archives/2017/vol6issue6S/PartQ/SP-6-6-157.pdf

PAS 2:

2 :
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1365-3180.1981.tb00127.x



GIAN Reference: GIAN/UAL/868 - Practice ID: DTP0010000005293

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