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                                      Fall Army worm In Maize                                                             fig. Corn invaded by fall army worm                                                      fig: FAW infestation in Corn Field Order:Lepidoptera                           Genus: Spodoptera   Species:  S . frugiperda   Phylum: Arthopoda                          ...

Land preparation and Nutrient Management for Pointed Gourd  Pointed gourd doesn't grow well in heavy soils so land should be plowed 2 to 3 times until it reaches fine tilth condition Thereafter, application of 20 to 25 tons FYM/ha enhances the soil fertility 90 : 60 : 50 Kg N : P : K per hectare is recommended for Pointed Gourd Male Female ratio maintenance in Pointed Gourd Since Pointed Gourd is a dioecious plant, a single plant determines only one sex. All the male plants in field gives zero yield. To get maximum yield, female-male ratio pf Pointed Gourd should be maintained 9:1. About 10% male are sufficient to pollinate female plants in 1ha of land.   Planting requirements for Pointed Gourd Pointed gourd are propagated by stem cuttings . Stem are made about 60cm from one year fruiting vines of both male and female plants. Trellis system should be done for effective pollination . The trellis is generally 2m in height. Vertical trellis is preferred.than flatbeds for high...

POINTED GOURD ( Trichosanthes diocia Roxb.) Origin & Distribution of Pointed Gourd Pointed Gourd is also known as 'Parwar' in south asian countries like India, Nepal, etc. It is believed that India is the origination of Pointed gourd. The edible part of Pointed gourd is 'fruit', which can be cooked in various ways either alone or accompanied with other vegetables. Varieties of Pointed Gourd in Nepal In the context of Nepal, No improved varieties of Pointed gourd have been recommended so far. But, some of the promising varieties are Green Oval, Bihar Sharit, Guly, FPS, etc. Importance of Pointed Gourd Pointed gourd are good source of vitamins and minerals Pointed gourd posses medicinal property of controlling cholestrol level & blood sugar level Pointed gourd also helps in improving digestion and treats constipation problem Pointed gourd is believed to be beneficial in weight loss program. Climate & Soil required for Pointed Gourd Pointed gourd grows best in ...