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Bamboo Farming (Green Gold) : The Future of Bamboo Cultivation in India

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All around the world, there are uncountable species but there is one plant that stands above the rest in terms of usefulness and speed of growth that plant is Bamboo. Bamboo Crop "Baas" is eminently known as Green Gold and Energy Plantation. It is one the most fascinating and useful plants in the world although it may look like a tree it's actually considered to be grass. Bamboo forests are widely popular in China, Vietnam, the Netherlands, Hawaii, and many parts of South America. For centuries bamboo has been a miracle plant used by many as a sturdy building material and a viable source of food. Nevertheless, a few years back bamboo farming was not as popular in India. Limited farmers were inclined towards bamboo cultivation. There were numerous myths regarding bamboo farming among Indian farmers. However, as time passed the situation changed and various farmers shifted towards bamboo cultivation. Nowadays, bamboo farming is trending and a value-for-money choice amongst
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Role of Insect Trap Crops;Different methods of Trap Cropping; Limitations in trap Cropping

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  A trap crop may be a crop that is grown as a target crop next to the main crop or a cash crop that is more appealing to certain pests. Trap cropping is a form of cultural control within IPM (Integrated Pest Management) and an essential step towards sustainable agriculture practices. When used correctly trap cropping can be a sustainable and beneficial form of pest control.  Sunflowers are attractive to stink bugs and other sucking pests with belong to Hemiptera species and reduce the noticeable damage to solanaceous crops. There are various types of trap cropping, that are specified by the type of plants, their time of planting, and the place of plants where they are grown within the field. Different methods of trap cropping:  1. Conventional Trap Cropping:                                 An established and effective plan is planting the sunflowers around or within the tomato crop(Cash Crop). Sunflowers are more attractive to target pests as either a food source or for reproduction.
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