The institute observed ‘World Water Day 2021’ on 22nd March. Dr. C. George Thomas, Chairman, Kerala State Biodiversity Board was the Chief guest and he delivered a talk on the theme: “Valuing Water”. Dr. V. Ravi, Director (A) , Dr. S .Sunitha, Principal Scientist and Coordinator of the programme, scientists, staff and students of the institute and beneficiary farmers of SCSP programme under All India Network Project on Organic Farming participated in the programme. Three progressive farmers, who are adopting effective water conservation measures and micro irrigation for cultivation of horticultural crops were felicitated during the occasion.
ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute
Cassava Root Rot: An Emerging Problem in Kerala
Cassava plants in certain areas of Kerala show yellowing and drying of leaves; rotting of