ICAR-KVK-Small Cardamom Trial
| Crop/Fruit/Vegetable: | Small Cardamom |
| Study: | Safe Crop Management in Small Cardamom |
| Name of the Center: | ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra |
| Area: | Idukki |
| Name of the Pl: | Dr. R. Marimuthu & Dr. Sudhakar Soundarajan |
| Exome Products Applied: | Calratna, Nemanil, Exome Secure & Tels-BV |
Result Of Tels-BV applied field:
| S. No | Disease Name | Tels-BV applied field(%) | Control field(%) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mosaic or 'Katte' disease | 75 | 0 | Protecting plants from viral disease. |
Result Of Calratna applied field:
| S.No. | Plant Developments | Calratna applied field(%) | Control field(%) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nutrient Uptake | 35 | 11 | capsules and seeds number increased compared to control field |
| 2. | Root Growth | 61 | 39 | More fibers roots observed compared to control field |
| 3. | Stress | 70 | 0 | Reduce incidence of stress in the plant |
| 4. | Disease Resistance | 59 | 45 | Fusarium disease noted below disease index level |
| 5. | Yield | 1250/ha | 775/ha | 22 percent yield increased |
Result Of Nemanil & Exome Secure applied field:
| S.No. | Pest & Disease reduction | Nemanil & Exome Secure applied field | Control field |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Azhukal or capsule rot | 49.5 | 21 |
| 2. | Pythium | 91 | 42 |
| 3. | Root grub | 71.2 | 18 |
| 4. | Root knot Nematodes | 59.0 | 31 |