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Green gram, also known as mung bean or moong dal, is a legume widely cultivated for its edible seeds. It's a quick-growing crop with a short duration, usually taking about 60-90 days to mature. Green gram plants are typically low-growing, with clusters of small, oval-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. The seeds are small, green, and used in various cuisines for their high protein content and nutritional value. This crop is valued for its adaptability to various soil types and its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, enriching it for other crops.
diseases & its fertilizer
Powdery Mildew symptoms:
This is a fungal disease caused by Fusarium udum. It affects the vascular system of the plant, leading to wilting, yellowing, and eventual death of the plant.
Powdery Mildew solution:
⮞ Neem Oil Spray: Mix neem oil with water and a small amount of biodegradable soap. Spray this mixture on affected plants. Neem oil has antifungal properties.
⮞ Baking Soda Solution: A solution of baking soda and water (1 tablespoon of baking soda per gallon of water) can help control powdery mildew. Spray it on the foliage.
Yellow Mosaic Virus (YMV) Symptoms:
This virus causes yellowing and mottling of leaves, stunted growth, and reduced yield. It's transmitted by insect vectors like whiteflies.
Yellow Mosaic Virus (YMV) Solution:
⮞ Vermicompost: Application of well-made vermicompost enhances soil health and plant immunity. It doesn’t directly combat the virus but promotes overall plant health.
Cercospora Leaf Spot Symptom:
It manifests as circular or irregularly shaped spots with a grayish center and dark margins on leaves, affecting photosynthesis and reducing yield.
Cercospora Leaf Spot Solution:
⮞Compost Tea: Fermented compost tea made from organic compost can act as a foliar spray, boosting plant immunity against various leaf spot diseases.
Anthracnose disease symptom:
This fungal disease causes dark lesions on stems, leaves, and pods, leading to premature dropping of pods and decreased yield.
Anthracnose disease Solution:
⮞Garlic and Chili Spray: Blend garlic and chili peppers with water, strain, and use as a foliar spray. This mixture has antifungal properties that may help control anthracnose.