Pearl Millet Crop Husbandry
This brochure is a guide to the cultivation of pearl millet, covering crucial aspects such as ideal climatic conditions, land preparation, optimal fertilizer and manure application, weed management, proper harvesting and post-harvest handling. It further delves into the nuances of pest and disease m...
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Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa
2023
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| author | International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics |
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| author_sort | International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics |
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| description | This brochure is a guide to the cultivation of pearl millet, covering crucial aspects such as ideal climatic conditions, land preparation, optimal fertilizer and manure application, weed management, proper harvesting and post-harvest handling. It further delves into the nuances of pest and disease management, specifically addressing concerns like head mold from various fungi, stem borers, African ballworm and challenges posed by birds and Striga weeds. Practical control measures are provided for each production constraint experienced, emphasizing preventive strategies and recommended control measures to ensure successful cultivation and maximize crop yield. |
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| publishDate | 2023 |
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| spelling | CGSpace1393392025-11-11T16:39:12Z Pearl Millet Crop Husbandry International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics pearl millet crop fertilizer application weeding This brochure is a guide to the cultivation of pearl millet, covering crucial aspects such as ideal climatic conditions, land preparation, optimal fertilizer and manure application, weed management, proper harvesting and post-harvest handling. It further delves into the nuances of pest and disease management, specifically addressing concerns like head mold from various fungi, stem borers, African ballworm and challenges posed by birds and Striga weeds. Practical control measures are provided for each production constraint experienced, emphasizing preventive strategies and recommended control measures to ensure successful cultivation and maximize crop yield. 2023 2024-02-13T20:13:58Z 2024-02-13T20:13:58Z Brochure https://hdl.handle.net/10568/139339 en Open Access application/pdf Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics. 2023. Pearl Millet Crop Husbandry. AICCRA Brief. Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA). |
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| title | Pearl Millet Crop Husbandry |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Pearl Millet Crop Husbandry |
| title_short | Pearl Millet Crop Husbandry |
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| topic | pearl millet crop fertilizer application weeding |
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