Red Palm Weevil: Rhynchophorus ferrugineus
The Red Palm Weevil is a destructive pest causing severe internal damage to coconut palms by boring into stems and crowns. Visible symptoms include holes on the trunk, chewed fibers, oozing reddish...
Rhinoceros Beetle: Coconut Menace
Rhinoceros beetle: Oryctes rhinocerosUnlike other insect pests, it is the adults of this particular pest that cause significant damage. Besides coconut, they also infest a variety of other plants i...
Water sample collectionJust like soil sampling, irrigation water sampling is crucial for identifying waterborne issues such as salinity, carbonate and bicarbonate hazards, and chloride injuries. To...
Integrated Farming for Coconut Sustainability
Cropping/farming systemsIntegrating coconut plantations with compatible subsidiary crops and livestock can significantly enhance productivity and net returns. By utilizing farm resources like land,...
To conserve soil moisture in coconut plantations, mulching with organic materials is highly effective. The best time to mulch is just before the end of the monsoon season and before the topsoil dri...
Soil Testing for Coconut Success
Soil analysis is the viable tool that can determine the quantum of macro and micronutrients available for uptake by the root system. It can also determine the ability of soil for continued supply o...