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Chilli
Chilli is one of the most valuable crops cultivated the world over and has many medicinal applications. The nutrient requirement also varies with the growth stages of the crop. Among the various factors responsible for higher yield, the use of appropriate quantities of fertilizer at proper time plays a vital role in enhancing productivity. Hence, planning the nutrient supply to the physiological stages of growth development, and considering the soil and climatic characteristics result in high yields with quality products. Proper scheduling must be planned to provide nutrients at a time when it is required by plants.
Aluwial OptaGrow - Growth Management
The nutrient requirement also varies with the growth stages of the crop. Among the various factors responsible for higher yield, the use of appropriate quantities of fertilizer at proper time plays a vital role in enhancing productivity.
Aluwial OptaShield - Disease Management
Thrips: Commonly observed pest. Mostly observed in dry weather. They suck sap from the foliage and results in curling of leaves. Also causes flower drop.
Aluwial OptaGuard - Pest Management
Powdery Mildew: Patchy, White powdery growth appears on lower side of leaves. It parasitizes the plant using it as a food source. It commonly occurs on older leaves just before or at fruit set. But it can develop at any stage of crop development. In severe infestation it causes defoliation.
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is one of the foremost domesticated fruits that has been cultivated since ancient times. Pomegranate cultivation has increased manifold with increased demand for juices with healthy bioactive compounds, mineral nutrients, and high antioxidant contents.The fruit and by-products have been used extensively as a home remedy against acidosis, microbial infections, helminth infection, hemorrhage and respiratory pathologies.
Aluwial OptaGrow - Growth Management
Considering the medicinal importance of pomegranate fruits and plant parts as a whole, a more rational approach to organic cultivation including exploitation of locally available organic material to rejuvenate soil fertility. Biofertilizers will help improve plant growth, fruit yield, nutrition, metabolism and rhizosphere enzyme activities and enrich the available pool of nutrients to the plants.
Aluwial OptaShield - Disease Management
Bacterial leaf spot or oily spot – It is characterized by the formation of small-dark brown water-soaked spots on the leaf, twig, stem, and fruits. Cracking can be observed with the shining appearance at a severe stage of infection. It is most severe in the rainy season
Aluwial OptaGuard - Pest Management
Pomegranate butterfly – It is a major pest that bore into the developing fruits, feeds inside, and makes fruit susceptible to fungal and bacterial infection. Caterpillar – It makes holes in the main trunk and forms networks of tunnels inside it. Feeding on bark during nights
Oil Palm
Oil Palm is a gross feeder and demands a balanced and adequate supply of macro, secondary and micro nutrients for growth and yield. The Oil Palm grows best in areas with a mean maximum temperature of 30-32 0C and on an average of at least five hours of sunlight. Oil palm is humid crop and requires a well distributed rainfall of 200 cm per annum. However, it can tolerate two to four months of dry spell. Best suited soils are moist, well-drained, deep loamy alluvial soils, rich in organic matter with good water permeability. At least one meter depth of soil is required. Avoid highly alkaline, highly saline, waterlogged and sandy soils.
Aluwial OptaGrow - Growth Management
Large yields, comparable to those obtained on mineral soils, are obtained from palms planted on deep peat soils, provided correct water and nutrient management techniques have been used.
Aluwial OptaShield - Disease Management
Bacterial bud rot Erwinia spp. Parts of spear leaf petiole or rachi turning brown; discoloration may be associated with a wet rot; spear leaf may be wilted and/or chlorotic; leaves may be collapsing and hanging from the crown; infection of the bud results in buds becoming rotten and putrid, leading to death of the palm
Aluwial OptaGuard - Pest Management
Mealybugs Flattened oval to round disc-like insect covered in waxy substance on tree branches; insects attract ants which may also be present; insect colony may also be associated with growth of sooty mold due to fungal colonization of sugary honeydew excreted by the insect; symptoms of direct insect damage not well documented
