Beverages How about a cup of coffee or tea? We always entertain our guests with this offer. All non-alcoholic beverages contain alkaloids that stimulate central nervous system and also possess mild diuretic properties. Coffee Botanical name : Coffea arabica Family : Rubiaceae Origin and Area of cultivation: Coffea arabica is the prime source of commercial […]
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PESTS OF TEA – Pest Control on Tea production – free Studymaterial
PESTS OF TEA Tea mosquito bug, Helopeltis theivora Miridae – Hemiptera Adults and nymphs suck the sap from buds, young leaves and tender stems by puncturing the plant tissues with needle like stylets and inject toxic saliva. These punctures appear as reddish brown spots. Due to intensive feeding, leaves curl up, become badly deformed and […]
Pest or Insects Affecting Coffee Production – Types of pest Affecting the Coffee – Free Study Material
PESTS OF COFFEE White stem borer Xylotrechus quadripes Cerambycidae: Coleoptera White stem borer is the most serious pest of Arabica coffee in India. Alternate host plants include Robusta tree coffee, teak, Oleadioica etc. However, borer usually does not breed in these plants. Adult is slender and 2.5 cm long beetle. Forewings are black with white […]