Recently, the Union Agriculture Ministry constituted a special expert task force to study the damage caused to litchi crops by the litchi stink bug.
About Litchi:
It is a delicious juicy fruit belongs to Sapindaceae family.
Required Climatic Conditions for Litchi:
Climate: It is a sub-tropical fruit and thrives best under moist sub-tropical climate.
It usually prefers low elevation and can be grown up to an altitude of 800 m.
Soil: Deep, well drained loamy soil, rich in organic matter and having pH in the range of 5.0 to 7.0 is ideal for the crop.
Temperature: The temperature should not go beyond 40.5 0C in summer and below freezing point in winter.
Rain: Prolonged rain may be harmful especially at the time of flowering, when it interferes with pollination.
The young trees require protection against frost and hot winds for several years till they are firmly established.
It is sensitive to frost during winter and dry heat in summer.
Distribution of Litchis Cultivation:
India is the second largest producer of litchi in the World after China. Other major producing countries are Thailand, Australia, South Africa, Madagascar and Florida in US.
It is widely cultivated in India, especially in Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Assam.
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