Groundnut Insects, Pests, and their Management
Various insect pests attack groundnut crops at various stages of the crop’s life in the field and during storage. The field insects pest are categorized as follows: Major Sucking pests: […]
I am a passionate Plant Breeder with five years of experience in Genetics and Plant Breeding. My expertise lies in developing high-yielding crop varieties/hybrids with improved resistance to biotic and abiotic factors, focusing on Groundnut, Pigeon pea, Chickpea, Sorghum, Pearl millet, and Finger millet. With a Ph.D. in Genetics and Plant Breeding, specializing in Agri research, I possess a strong academic background and extensive knowledge in crop improvement, genetics, and plant breeding. Currently working as a postdoc research fellow on Finger millet crop to develop high yielding, blast resistance and biofortified varieties at ICRISAT- Patancheru, Hyderabad – India. Among others I have published 9 original research papers, 5 abstracts and 8 popular articles. My international exposure includes consulting for CIOT at ICRISAT in Zimbabwe, attending research initiatives at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in the Philippines, and participating in the Advances in Arachis through Genomics and Biotechnology (AAGB) International conference in Senegal. I also shared my knowledge on seed inventory systems with ICARDA technical staff in Morocco.
Various insect pests attack groundnut crops at various stages of the crop’s life in the field and during storage. The field insects pest are categorized as follows: Major Sucking pests: […]
Groundnut crop is affected by several diseases at different crop growth stages. It is essential that the growers know to recognize the diseases’ symptoms on time and take preventive and […]
When should I irrigate Groundnut – Water needs of Groundnut Groundnut is an important legume oilseed crop grown globally during the kharif (rainfed) season. Although groundnut requires relatively little water, it […]
Groundnut is a legume and nitrogen-fixing crop, which means it can convert atmospheric nitrogen into usable forms for itself and helps improve soil fertility. However, it still requires other nutrients, […]
Weed management is important for groundnut farming to ensure optimal crop growth and yield. Weeds compete with groundnut plants for essential resources like nutrients, water, and sunlight, reducing yields and […]
Generally, groundnut is grown during Kharif (Rainy) season and in Rabi (Postrainy) in the availability of irrigation. Groundnut kernels contain 26% protein and 46-50% of oil, and many other beneficial components for humans, livestock, […]
Groundnut, also known as peanut, is a versatile and nutritious crop that plays a crucial role in global food security and agricultural economies. Cultivated groundnut has different types. The majority […]
Interesting facts about Groundnut/Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) Groundnut is a versatile and economically significant plant that has played a prominent role in human history. It is the sixth most important oilseed […]