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The Tropical Agriculturist. The Agricultural Journal of Ceylon March 1932

1932

The problem in plantation agriculture is often made more difficult because of the perennial nature of the crops and further in a country like Ceylon it is intensified by the high rainfall the result of two monsoon periods and the consequent general high humidity of the atmosphere. [...] The eggs are laid in the soil and the grubs probably feed on the roots of plants while the weevils emerge from the soil after pupation. [...] As in the case of tea the termites may gain entry through wounds and snags and gradually bore into the sound heartwood causing further die-back of the branches and stems and evetually the death of the plants. [...] Slake the quick lime or fresh stone lime in some of the water; mix the Paris Green in a little of the water to make a thin paste; add the slaked lime to the remainder of the water in the tin and stir in the Paris Green paste thoroughly. [...] In consequence a critical examination of the position having for its object the ascertaining of the cause of the weakness of the industry together with possible remedies is of importance.
agriculture environment
Pages
66
Published in
Sri Lanka
SARF Document ID
sarf.120021
Segment Pages Author Actions
Editorial
127-128 unknown view
Insect Pests and Green Manuring
129-vii J. C. Hutson view
Cymbidium Bicolor
147-148 K. J. Sylva view
The Pineapple Canning Industry in Malaya
149-164 unknown view
Factors Influencing Root Development in Rice and Some Consequences
165-172 unknown view
The Scientific and Economic Development of the Rubber Plantation Industry
173-181 unknown view
Plant Protection and Apiculture
182-183 unknown view
Animal Disease Return for the Month Ended 29 February 1932
184-184 M. Crawford view
Meteorological Report February 1932
185-185 H. Jameson view

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