| Category | Crop Production |
| Crop | Cumin |
| Crop Family | Umbellifers |
| Scientific Name | (Cuminum cyminum) |
| Vernacular Name | Jeera, Jeeru, Jeere |
| Scout | HBN |
| Ingredients | cotton or jute rope |
| Details Of Innovation | Due to the hazy and humid climate, Blight and Powdery Mildew disease infests the cumin (Cuminum cyminum) crop. According to the innovator,the dew on the cumin crop damages the crop and makes it prone to diseae. Desai Naryanbhai Ishwarbhai of Itoda village has developed a means to remove dew from the cumin plant. Generally in winter season, if the climate is hazy, then two people holding cotton or jute rope walk around the cumin crop so that the rope absorbs the moisture. This is done in th early morning hours. People have to be careful when they undertake the activity so as not to tread on the crop and damage it. It is a traditional practice. |
| Innovator / Knowledge Provider | Naranbhai Ishwarbhai Desai |
| District | Mehsana |
| KVK District | Ganpat University,Kherva Dist: Mehsana |
| Address | Mu. Eetida Chanasama Mahesana Gujarat |
| Languages Spoken | Gujarati |
| Vocation | Farming |
| State | Gujarat |
| PIN Code | 384220 |
| PAS 1 | "In addition, the oil was subsequently investigated for its insecticidal properties against Aedesaegypti. The oil showed repellent activity against the yellow fever mosquito A. aegypti using the cloth patch assay“ with 0.051mg/cm2, however, the oil exhibited weak activity against the mosquito's first instar larvae in a high throughput bioassay and adult topical assay. As a conclusion, the Phoenix essential oil and other fractions may have potential against parasites for further evaluation" [Demirci, B. &Alqasoumi, S.I. &Rehaily, A.J. &Yahya, M.A. &Yusufoglu, Hasan &Tabanca, Nurhayat& Wedge, David &Demirci, Fatih&Becnel, J.J. & Bernier, Ulrich & Baser, K. Husnu Can. (2011). Phoenix dactylifera L. essential oil: Chemical composition, antimicrobial and insecticidal activities. PlantaMedica. 77. 1302-1302. 10.1055/s-0031-1282371.] https://www.researchgate.net/publication/233903130_Phoenix_dactylifera_L_essential_oil_Chemical_composition_antimicrobial_and_insecticidal_activities |
| Agro Ecological Zone | Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) Northern Plain (and Central Highlands) In (4.2), Agro-Climatic Zone (Planning Commission) Gujarat Plains and Hills Region (XIII), Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) North Gujarat zone (GJ-4) |
| Other Community Practices | "i. Prune or stake plants to improve air circulation and reduce fungal problems. ii. Make sure to disinfect your pruning shears (one part bleach to 4 parts water) after each cut. iii. Keep the soil under plants clean and free of garden debris. Add a layer of organic compost to prevent the spores from splashing back up onto vegetation. iv. Drip irrigation and soaker hoses can be used to help keep the foliage dry. v. For best control, apply copper-based fungicides early, two weeks before disease normally appears or when weather forecasts predict a long period of wet weather. Alternatively, begin treatment when disease first appears, and repeat every 7-10 days for as long as needed. vi. Containing copper and pyrethrins, Bonide® Garden Dust is a safe, one-step control for many insect attacks and fungal problems. For best results, cover both the tops and undersides of leaves with a thin uniform film or dust. Depending on foliage density, 10 oz will cover 625 sq ft. Repeat applications every 7-10 days, as needed. vii. SERENADE Garden is a broad spectrum, preventative bio-fungicide recommended for the control or suppression of many important plant diseases. For best results, treat prior to foliar disease development or at the first sign of infection. Repeat at 7-day intervals or as needed. viii. Remove and destroy all garden debris after harvest and practice crop rotation the following year. ix. Burn or bag infected plant parts. Do NOT compost. x. " https://www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/plant-disease/early-blight/ |
| Practice ID | DTP0010000002639 |
| Annotation ID | GIAN/GAVL/332 |
| Reference | lok (2) 5, Sep-oct- 1997, Pg No. 6 |
| Technology Transfer Terms | DIY |
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