Pest and Diseases Management in Darjeeling Tea

Abstract

Tea is a perennial plantation crop grown under monoculture providing favourable conditions for a variety of pests. In Darjeeling tea plantation, pest and disease is prevalent like any other tea growing region. The concept of pest control has undergone a considerable change over the past few decades. Darjeeling tea estate accounts organic cultivation a greater dependence on the use of biopesticides has been carried out in recent years. This review attempts to provide them with a comprehensive account of most commonly prevalent pests and diseases and their control under the integrated approach.

Keywords: Monoculture Providing, Organic Cultivation, Pest and Disease