Capt. Chowta appreciates CPCRI’s nutritional and scientific method-based approach to contain leaf spot disease
Capt. Brijesh Chowta, MP for Dakshina Kannada, acknowledged the efforts of the Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI) in addressing leaf spot disease in arecanut plantations using scientific and nutritional methods. The initiative was demonstrated across six acres in Chanila village, Sullia taluk, under a central government horticulture development scheme. CPCRI's approach highlights the role of research and evidence-based practices in agricultural disease management.
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MP for Dakshina Kannada Capt. Brijesh Chowta appreciated the efforts of the scientist community led by Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Kasargod, to contain the leaf spot disease in arecanut plantations through nutritional and scientific method-based demonstrations at arecanut plantations in Sullia taluk.The CPCRI has undertaken the demonstration experiment on six acres of plantations at Chanila village in Guthigaru under the Central government’s Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture scheme.
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