Visible Symptoms
Upward leaf cupping, thickening of primary veins, enations on underside; vector for Cotton Leaf Curl Virus.
Cotton Leaf Curl & Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) in Cotton (Pratthi)
Identify and manage Cotton Leaf Curl & Whitefly in Cotton crops. Symptoms, field diagnosis, corrective nutrition, and MENNENI bio-solutions.
Crop Management Overview
Cotton is a crucial fiber crop grown predominantly under rainfed conditions in Adilabad, Warangal, Mahabubnagar, and Kurnool. Major challenges include moisture stress, root rot in heavy soils, and leaf reddening during square formation.
Soil & Climate Requirements
Deep black clay soils (regur) with good water holding capacity. Warm climate with sunny days.