Frost Effect On Crop: The bitter cold has made the condition miserable. In many states, the temperature has come down below 0 degree Celsius. The situation has become such that it has become difficult for the farmers to protect their crops. Wild animals can be chased away with a stick. But farmers are struggling to control the frost falling from the sky. There is snow on the crops in Rajasthan. The crops of farmers have suffered a lot due to snow. At the same time, a similar problem is coming to the fore in another state.
Frozen snow on crops in Madhya Pradesh
After Rajasthan, a blanket of snow has spread on the crops in Madhya Pradesh. The possibility of damage to crops of wheat, coriander, peas has increased due to frost. The temperature in Sangarpur area has reached below 3 degrees. Experts say that a layer of snow is being seen on the crops of peas and coriander. Due to frost, there will be a lot of damage to the crops. Crops have also been damaged in some areas.
hence the wasted crop
Experts say that excessive cold is extremely fatal for crops. Due to excessive cold and frost, the water present in the cell wall of plants freezes. After freezing of water, the cell wall bursts and the plant dies. The leaves, shoots, flowers, fruits of the plants all get wasted.
What to do for protection?
Experts say that to prevent frost, prepare a solution by mixing one liter of sulfuric acid in one thousand liters of water. After making the solution, sprinkle it on the crops. Due to this, crops can be saved from damage. Apart from this, it can also be saved by irrigating, covering the crops, by fumigating around the crop.
Mustard, Isabgol crops wasted in Rajasthan
In Rajasthan too, the temperature is falling very fast. According to government figures, a layer of snow has frozen on the crops in Jodhpur. Crops are dying. The castor crop has been destroyed up to 40 percent, while the isabgol crop has also suffered about 10 percent damage.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Farmer brothers, before implementing any suggestion, do consult the concerned expert.
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