Socio-economic correlates of pesticide
usage: the case of citrus farmers
Citrus, among various fruits grown in Pakistan, is considered to
be the most important for better economic earning and its
dietetic value. The importance of citrus has generally been
recognized throughout the world. Citrus has generally been a
source of foreign exchange earning and its domestic need is also
growing in the country. As a result of its importance more area
is brought under cultivation to enhance its production......Details
Occurrence of citrus nematode (tylenchus
semipenetrans) in Sargodha District
Citrus production is one of the worlds largest agricultural
industries. World trade in citrus is second only to bananas and
more than double the volume of apples. Citrus fruit is highly
nutritive and refreshing being a source of vitamins A and C,
organic acids, amino acids, sugars and carotenoids. Citrus is
sown in more than 125 countries in the belt within 35o latitude
north and south of equator [Duncan and Cohn 1990]......Details
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