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N.K. Sharma
Asked: 2024-01-08T03:28:44+05:30

Name two pests of each of the following crops and comment upon their nature of damage: a) Paddy b) Cotton c) Bhindi (Okra) d) Mango e) Sugarcane

Name two pests of each of the following crops and comment upon their nature of damage:
a) Paddy
b) Cotton
c) Bhindi (Okra)
d) Mango
e) Sugarcane

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    1. Power Elite Author

      Below is a table listing two pests for each of the specified crops, along with comments on their nature of damage:

      Crop Pest Nature of Damage
      Paddy Brown Plant Hopper Sucks sap from plants, causing "hopper burn," wilting, and yellowing of plants. Can transmit plant viruses.
      Stem Borer Larvae bore into stems, affecting plant growth and causing "dead hearts" in seedlings and "whiteheads" in mature plants.
      Cotton Bollworm Larvae feed on cotton bolls, damaging the cotton lint and seeds, leading to significant yield loss.
      Aphids Suck sap from leaves and stems, causing leaf curling and yellowing. Can also transmit plant viruses.
      Bhindi (Okra) Fruit Borer Larvae bore into fruits, causing internal damage which makes the fruits unfit for the market.
      Aphids Feed on sap from leaves, causing leaf curling and distortion. High infestation can lead to leaf shedding.
      Mango Hoppers Nymphs and adults suck sap from tender parts, causing leaf curling and affecting fruit quality.
      Fruit Fly Larvae feed inside the fruit, causing rotting and early fruit drop.
      Sugarcane Top Borer Larvae bore into the top portion of the cane, affecting plant growth and reducing sugar content.
      White Grub Larvae feed on roots, causing wilting and yellowing of plants, and can lead to plant death.
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