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11th IFOAM Scientific Conference
11-15 August 1996, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Diversity plantation pattern for insect control E19

Vaidya, K.

Tribhuvan University, Nepal

Plants of different colour, odour, leaf texture and bearing different types of fruits were planted together. The combinations gave successful result by keeping insect populations below threshold of damage. The pattern is used by farmers as P4 plantation patterns. Successful plantation patterns for cole crop (crucifers) like-cabage, cauliflower, broccoli, Broussels sprout is presented. Diversity plantation pattern used for Maize and Squash fruit is also presented.