Introduction to Lac and Lac Culture - Birsa Agricultural University
Introduction to Lac and Lac Culture - Birsa Agricultural University
Introduction to Lac and Lac Culture - Birsa Agricultural University
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C O N T E N T S<br />
Page No.<br />
INTRODUCTION 01<br />
Why <strong>Lac</strong> Cultivation<br />
His<strong>to</strong>ry of lac <strong>and</strong> its organization<br />
WHAT IS LAC? 05<br />
Ari <strong>and</strong> Phunki <strong>Lac</strong><br />
<strong>Lac</strong> <strong>and</strong> its forms<br />
Composition of <strong>Lac</strong><br />
Properties of <strong>Lac</strong><br />
Uses of <strong>Lac</strong><br />
LAC HOSTS 08<br />
Area wise utilization of lac hosts<br />
Essential characteristics of lac hosts<br />
LAC PRODUCTION IN INDIA 10<br />
STRAINS OF LAC AND LAC CROPS 10<br />
LIFE HISTORY OF LAC INSECT 12<br />
LOCAL CULTIVATION PRACTICES OF LAC 14<br />
SCIENTIFIC METHOD OF LAC CULTIVATION 15<br />
Selection of suitable host plant<br />
Selection of suitable site for lac cultivation<br />
Coupe system<br />
Preparation of feeding ground for lac insect<br />
Pruning operation<br />
Objectives of pruning<br />
Types of pruning<br />
Pruning time<br />
Pruning instruments<br />
Collection of brood lac<br />
Selection of brood lac<br />
Inoculation of brood lac<br />
Punki removal<br />
Harvesting<br />
ENEMIES OF LAC INSECTS 21<br />
Vertebrate enemies<br />
Insect enemies<br />
Microbial flora<br />
LAC CULTIVATION VIS A VIS ENVIRONMENTAL<br />
ECONOMY CONSERVATION AND RURAL 26
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