Impact of infestation of banana pest Odoiporous longicollis and Cosmopolites sordid us on four common varieties of banana plant namely, Malbhog, Alpan, Champa and Harichhal in Koshi and Vaishali District, Bihar, India

Abstract

Horticulture has emerged as an indispensable part of agriculture, offering a wide range of choices to the farmer for crop diversification. It also provides ample opportunities for sustaining large number of agro-industries which generate substantial employment opportunities; India is the second largest fruit produces of fruits in the world after China crop diversification towards high value crops with efficient recourses use practices offers a great scope for improvement in income of the farmers. Strawberries are good source of natural antioxidant and medicinal properties. Awareness about the production of the crop during Rabi season in subtropical conditions with planting material and production technology can make strawberry a successful crop in subtropical conditions. Strawberry varieties like Camarosa, Festival, Winter dawn, Sweet Charlie, Florina and Navila are performing well in Aurangabad district when planted in mid of September. On an average Sri Brij Kishor Mehta farmer of Aurangabad district earn net profit Rs 10,82,960 per annum during the year 2017-18 from 6 acre of cultivable land. He has expand his area up to 11 ha and also motivated other farmers and generated income for other farm men and women.