Feed back from TNAU, NRCB and Farmers

Dear readers, You are aware that this blog carries an exhaustive load of details regarding micro-nutrient deficiencies in Banana and their remedies. On cross verification with other websites it was found that even the most trusted websites carry major flaws. TNAU Agritech portal is no exception and the mistakes pointed out by this blogger was corrected in their website immediately (within 12 hours).  The above discussed subject along with the disputed pictures were sent to National Research Centre for Banana, Trichy also for re-confirmation at their end. Fast came the reply to our surprise.  'KUDOS' to TNAU and NRCB on behalf of farming community for their quick response. Our letter and the response from both...

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Posted in: 21. Feed back from TNAU NRCB & Farmers

Enhancing bunch size of Banana through feeding N and K through distal end of rachis:

Dear reader,  You are kindly requested to visit the link: "Banana Bunch Care and procedures to maximize the bunch size", which is a must read article that covers all aspects of bunch care and proven methods to increase the bunch size, before commence reading the following article. Thank you. Maximizing banana bunch size by feeding  N and K through distal end of rachis: There is considerable increase in bunch size in ‘Robusta’ and ‘Grande naine’ banana, when feeding the following mixture through the distal end of rachis soon after fruitset.   Preparing the nutrient mixture: Ammonium Sulphate            -           15gm Sulphate...

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Posted in: 25. Banana Bunch care - Feeding nutrients thro' distal end of rachis