ATM News Network: Nuziveedu Seeds, a seed research company based in Hyderabad, has researched and developed chilli hybrid 'NCH-6889'. This variety will soon be available to Indian farmers.
This variety can withstand leafhopper infestations (black thrips) on flowers and fruits. Hybrid trials of this variety were carried out over the last two years in the chilli growing states of Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and East India. It has become a valuable tool for better quality and yield for farmers looking to reduce cultivation costs.
'NCH-6889' is a high-yielding hybrid in all chilli-growing regions of India. This variety with excellent fruit quality and low maintenance cost can provide high returns to farmers, operating in all major markets of India.
Black thrips, one of the insect species found in South East Asia, is widespread. Infestation of these invasive insects damages the chilli crop flower and underside. The insect's small larvae live on leaf surfaces. Both the adult insect and their larvae work together to damage plants by sucking sap.
In case of heavy infestation, the plant grows slower, and the flowers drop. Fruit set and development are reduced. Therefore, the product is damaged. 2021 compared to thrips species in the southern chilli growing areas of the country due to heavy northeast monsoon rainfall. A heavy infestation of Parvis pinus was observed. Farmers could not control this new species despite spraying chemicals. As a result, 60-70 percent of crops were damaged.
'NCH-6889' will relieve Indian chilli farmers of black thrips. This will save over Rs 10,000 per acre in chemical spraying costs along with guaranteeing farmers' income, the company claims.
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