Site Selection for Coconut Cultivation
Site Suitability for Coconut Cultivation Coconut is a perennial crop that can thrive for over 70 years, continuously drawing nutrients from a limited volume of soil. Therefore, replenishing the soi...
Soil Health Management in Coconut
Soil is a finite resource, and nutrient depletion over time can negatively impact coconut yield if the soil is not replenished. For instance, a coconut plantation with a density of 175 palms per he...
Integrated Farming in Coconut Plantations
In an Integrated Farming System, agriculture can be combined with livestock, poultry, and fish farming on the same premises to provide year-round employment and additional income. Integrating cattl...
Slug Caterpillar: Parasa lepida & Contheyla rotunda
Coconut palms face serious threats from leaf-feeding pests, especially during the larval stages, when damage is most severe. Larvae consume the leaf blade, often leaving only midribs and stripping ...
Black Headed Caterpillar: Opisina arenosella
A severe pest menace threatens coconut palms, especially in coastal and backwater areas of India, causing widespread damage year-round, peaking in summer. Symptoms include dried leaf patches, silk ...
Coconut Eriophyid: Aceria guerreronis
Coconut mite infestations pose a serious threat to yield and copra quality. These tiny pests thrive year-round, peaking during monsoons. Symptoms include yellow patches on leaves, gummy exudation, ...