Mango Tree Fertilization and Care

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How much FYM (Farm Yard Manure) is recommended for a mango tree in its first year?

  • 10 kg (correct)
  • 5 kg
  • 20 kg
  • 50 kg

What is the recommended annual increase of Nitrogen (N) for a mango tree, in kilograms?

  • 0.2 kg (correct)
  • 0.5 kg
  • 0.3 kg
  • 0.1 kg

For a mature mango tree (6th year onwards), what is the recommended amount of Potassium (K) to be applied?

  • 1.0 kg
  • 1.5 kg (correct)
  • 2.0 kg
  • 0.5 kg

When should manures and fertilizers be applied to mango trees?

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According to the fertigation schedule, what percentage of Nitrogen (N) should be applied during the pre-flowering stage?

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What percentage of Phosphorus (P) is recommended to be applied immediately after harvest under HDP?

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During the fruiting stage of mangoes, what percentage of Potassium (K) should be applied under HDP?

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How long should irrigation and fertigation be avoided to induce stress before the flowering season?

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What was the approximate total production of fruits and vegetables in India during 2018-19?

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Which country is the second-largest producer of fruits and vegetables, according to the text?

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Which of these factors is NOT mentioned as a constraint on Indian horticulture?

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What is the stated purpose of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)?

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What is a unique technology that TNAU is mentioned to be pioneering?

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What is the 'Crop Production Guide (CPG) - Horticulture 2020' designed to provide for farmers?

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Which of these topics is NOT specifically included in the scope of the Crop Production Guide - Horticulture 2020?

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What is the primary intention behind updating the 'Crop Production Guide'?

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What should be used to mix copper sulphate solution with lime solution?

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What is indicated by a reddish brown deposit on a polished knife dipped in the mixture?

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What concentration of potassium chloride should be sprayed on Muscat grapes for uniform ripening?

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What effect does gibberellic acid (GA 3) have on grape flowers?

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Which plant growth regulator is associated with increasing the size of berries in seedless grape varieties?

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What is the recommended rate for applying wettable sulfur to control powdery mildew?

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Which of the following is a CIB recommended treatment for downy mildew according to the text?

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What is the recommended concentration of copper fungicide for controlling anthracnose?

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For a combined infection of powdery mildew and downy mildew, what is a recommended treatment?

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How is a 1% Bordeaux mixture prepared according to the text?

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What is the recommended application rate for hexaconazole 2% SC for powdery mildew?

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When using Pseudomonas fluorescens for downy mildew control, what is the recommended application rate?

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For treating powdery mildew, anthracnose and rust, which fungicide combination is recommended?

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What is a recommended application rate of metalaxyl 18% + mancozeb 64% WP according to the text for controlling Downy Mildew?

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Which of the following is a recommended application for anthracnose and bacterial leaf spot?

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What is the recommended concentration of GA3 during the post set stage for balanced crop quality in seedless grapes?

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Which combination of hormones and their concentrations is used during the stage of berry size of 3-4 mm?

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What is the yield per hectare per year for Muscat Hamburg (Panneer) grapes?

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During which stages should the use of GA3 be avoided to prevent excess flower dropping?

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At what altitude can guava be optimally grown?

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What is the best soil type for growing guava to ensure proper drainage?

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Which practice is recommended for saline soils during guava planting?

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What is the spacing recommended for planting guava?

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What is the appropriate pest control method for treating the tea mosquito bug during the fruiting season?

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Which disease control measure is appropriate for managing red rust in plants?

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When does the Ambe bahar variety typically flower?

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What method is recommended to control fruit flies during the fruiting season?

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What is the first crop harvest period for grafts in guava cultivation?

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What is a common recommendation for controlling nematodes in guava propagation?

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Which of the following is a major market for guava in Tamil Nadu?

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What is the recommended interval for spraying malathion on tea mosquito bugs?

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Flashcards

Mango Fertilization Schedule

The recommended amount of different fertilizers to apply per mango tree, varying by year and nutrient.

Fertigation

A specific type of fertilizer application that delivers nutrients directly to the roots through a drip irrigation system.

Fertilizer Application

The process of applying fertilizer directly to the soil around the base of the tree.

Drip Fertigation

A type of fertilizer application where the fertilizer is mixed with water and applied through a drip irrigation system, delivering nutrients directly to a plant's root system.

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Fertigation Schedule for HDP

The specific fertilizer schedule for mango trees grown under a High Density Plantation (HDP) system.

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Stress Induction

A period of time where irrigation and fertigation are withheld to induce stress on the plant.

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Stress Induction Duration

The recommended duration for the stress induction period before flowering.

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Nutrient Distribution

The nutrient ratios recommended for each stage of mango growth, such as fruiting and flowering.

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Indian Horticulture's Growth

The Indian Horticulture has grown exponentially over the years and the fruits and vegetable production has surpassed the food grain production of the country, reaching a record high of 315 million tonnes in 2018-19, making it the second largest in the world after China.

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Challenges Facing Indian Horticulture

Despite challenges like declining arable land, droughts, soil degradation, and declining farmers, Indian Horticulture has achieved remarkable growth.

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TNAU's Role in Horticulture

The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) plays a significant role in developing improved crop varieties and hybrids for fruits, vegetables, spices, plantation crops, and medicinal plants.

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TNAU's Technological Advancements

TNAU has developed innovative technologies, including nanotechnologies, for preserving fruits and vegetables, which are widely adopted by farmers across India.

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TNAU's 'Crop Production Guide (CPG) - Horticulture 2020'

The 'Crop Production Guide (CPG) - Horticulture 2020' is a comprehensive resource for farmers in Tamil Nadu, providing guidance on crop varieties, management techniques, protected cultivation, drip fertigation, nematode management, integrated weed management, pest and disease control, labor-saving machinery, and post-harvest management.

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Goals of CPG - Horticulture 2020

The CPG - Horticulture 2020 aims to improve crop production and profitability by incorporating the latest technologies and practices and emphasizing sustainable agricultural methods.

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Drip Fertigation in CPG - Horticulture 2020

The CPG - Horticulture 2020 provides information on using drip fertigation for efficient water and nutrient delivery, promoting sustainable irrigation practices and maximizing crop yield.

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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in CPG - Horticulture 2020

The CPG - Horticulture 2020 highlights the importance of pest and disease management using integrated pest management (IPM) techniques, minimizing chemical use and promoting environmentally friendly practices.

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Powdery mildew

A fungal disease that affects grapevines, causing white powdery spots on leaves, stems, and fruit.

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Downy mildew

A fungal disease that affects grapevines, causing yellow or brown spots on leaves that eventually turn into brown or black lesions.

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Anthracnose

A fungal disease that affects grapevines, causing small, brown spots on leaves, stems, and fruit.

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Bordeaux mixture

A mixture of copper sulfate and lime used to control fungal diseases on grapevines.

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Sulphur fungicides

A group of fungicides that are effective against powdery mildew.

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Strobilurin fungicides

A group of fungicides that are effective against both powdery mildew and downy mildew.

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Metalaxyl fungicides

A group of fungicides that are effective against downy mildew.

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FYM + Pf1 application

A preventative measure to control downy mildew by applying organic matter and a beneficial bacterium to the soil.

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Carbendazim + Mancozeb

A combined fungicide treatment for downy mildew, powdery mildew, and anthracnose.

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Difenoconazole + Benomyl

A combined fungicide treatment for powdery mildew and anthracnose.

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Copper Sulphate Solution Test

A chemical solution used to check the ratio of lime and copper sulphate mixture. This mixture is used for grape treatment.

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Potassium Chloride Spraying for Muscat Grapes

A technique used for uniform ripening of Muscat grapes. It involves spraying the bunches with 0.2% Potassium chloride at specific stages.

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Gibberellic Acid (GA3) for Seedless Grapes

A plant hormone, Gibberellic acid (GA3), that reduces flower count and elongates the berries and bunches of grapes.

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Plant Growth Regulators for Berry Size

A group of plant growth regulators which includes Brassinolide, Benzyl Amino Purine (6-BAP), and CPPU, known to increase the size of grape berries.

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Chelated EDTA Calcium and Boric Acid Application

Combining chelated EDTA calcium and boric acid during early berry development to increase grape yields and reduce fruit cracking.

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GA3 (Gibberellic Acid)

A plant growth regulator used to promote fruit set and berry elongation in seedless grape varieties.

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Brassinolide

A plant growth regulator that helps improve fruit size, quality and reduces fruit drop in grapes.

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Pre-bloom Stage

The period of time after pruning when the grapevine is preparing to flower.

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Full Bloom Stage

The period when the grape flowers are fully open.

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Post Set Stage

The period after grape flowering when the fruits have been set.

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GA3 Concentration: Pre-bloom

The concentration of GA3 used during the pre-bloom stage of grape development to promote fruit set.

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GA3 Concentration: Full Bloom

The recommended concentration of GA3 during the full bloom stage of grape development, often increased to promote fruit growth.

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GA3 Concentration: Post Set

The recommended application of GA3 during the post set stage of grape development, further increasing the concentration to enhance fruit size.

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Bahar

A period of time in mango cultivation characterized by specific weather conditions and associated with different stages of growth, like flowering and fruiting.

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Flowering

The time when mango trees develop flowers, leading to fruit production.

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Fruiting

The period when mango fruits mature and are ready for harvest.

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Tea Mosquito Bug

A specific pest that can cause damage to mango trees, characterized by its sucking action that weakens the plant.

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Aphid

A pest that feeds on the sap of mango trees, resulting in stunted growth and weakened plants.

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Mealy Bug

A pest that feeds on mango trees, causing damage to leaves and fruit.

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Fruit Fly

A type of insect that can damage mango fruits, leading to premature ripening and rotting.

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Red Rust

A fungal disease that can severely affect mango trees, resulting in leaf spots and reduced fruit yield.

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Study Notes

Horticultural Crop Production Guide

  • High fruit/vegetable production: India's fruit and vegetable output reached 315 million tonnes in 2018-19, second only to China. This despite challenges like shrinking arable land, drought, low soil organic matter, nutrient deficiencies, and farmers leaving agriculture.
  • Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) role: TNAU develops improved crop varieties, hybrids, and technologies (including nanotechnologies for preservation) for fruits, vegetables, spices, plantation, medicinal crops, and flowers in Tamil Nadu. These are widely adopted by farmers across the country.
  • "Crop Production Guide (CPG) – Horticulture 2020": This guide provides comprehensive information on crop practices, including varieties, hybrid options, management techniques, protected cultivation, drip fertigation, nematode control, integrated weed management, pest and disease management, labour-saving machinery, and post-harvest procedures.

Mango Fertigation

  • Manure and Fertilizer Application: Application rates for FYM, Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K) are provided for different tree ages.
  • Fertigation Schedule (for all stages): Specific percentages of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium are suggested for different developmental stages (after harvest, pre-flowering, flowering to fruit set, fruiting development) using HDP (Drip Irrigation Fertigation).
  • Drip Fertigation (HDP) Application: Specific NPK dosages per bearing tree per year via drip fertigation are detailed in a schedule based on application stage. Each stage should be divided into multiple doses applied weekly.

Mango Diseases and Pests

  • Powdery Mildew: Control using wettable sulphur (0.3% spray or dust) or azoxystrobin. Multiple applications are recommended after pruning.
  • Downy Mildew: Control using Pseudomonas fluorescens and azoxystrobin at specific time intervals after pruning. Infected portions should be removed. FYM and Pf1 should be applied.
  • Anthracnose: Control using Bordeaux mixture, copper fungicides or fluopicolide/fosetyl aluminium formulations at specified application time intervals.
  • Combined Infections (Downy, Powdery Mildew, and Anthracnose): Use specific fungicides like carbendazim/mancozeb, iprodione, copper sulphate and mancozeb to control multiple diseases.
  • Other Diseases/Pests: Additional disease and pest management strategies are mentioned for various specific treatments.

Fruit Quality and Yield

  • Yields (Different Fruit Types): Estimated yields for Thompson Seedless, Muscat Hamburg, Red Globe, Crimson Seedless, Anab-e-Shahi and Arka hybrids are given in tonnes per hectare (ha) per year.

Fruit Improvement Practices

  • Quality improvement in Muscat Hamburg: Spray potassium chloride (0.2%) at specific times after berry set.

  • Quality improvement in seedless grapes: Use of plant growth hormones (GA3, Brassinolide, 6-BAP, CPPU) to enhance yield and quality, and specific application times/concentrations are specified.

Guava specific instructions

  • Guava varieties: Specific guava varieties are listed.
  • Soil and climate: Guava can grow in a variety of conditions but prefers well-drained soils with irrigation.
  • Planting material: Guava can be propagated through layers and grafts.
  • Planting Season: June-December
  • Spacing: 5-6 m either way
  • Plant Protection: Disease specific advice is provided
  • Pests: Control measures for tea mosquito bug, aphids, mealybugs, and fruit flies are included.
  • Diseases: Handling advice and specific treatment for red rust control are mentioned.
  • Root Knot Nematodes: Information on nematode control and prevention strategies via air layers, sterilization, soil media or intercropping with marigold is available.

Crop Harvest and Markets

  • Harvest Seasons (Ambe, Hasta, Mrig Bahar): Specific harvest months.
  • Growing and Market districts: Location of growing and major markets for horticultural products in Tamil Nadu are detailed.

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