The Department has released Rs 1 crore to its district office to help horticulturalists deal with dry conditions prevailing in the
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Besides, the department has advised the growers that mulching should be done to retain moisture in the Soil. Plastic sheets and organic substances such as dry grass and straw, etc., can be used to preserve moisture, said the spokesperson.
Due to drought, the Plants become deficient in boron and calcium. The use of boric acid (0.1%) or calcium chloride (0.5%) are helpful in curing this deficiency.