Isabgol (Plantago ovata)
| Uses |
Husk is used
against constipation, irritation and inflammation of digestive
tract |
| Parts used |
Seeds and husk |
| Active Ingredients |
Protein,
polysaccharides, cellulose, pectin,
oil and muscilage |
| Ayurvedic preparations |
Husk is taken
as such or in combination with confectioneries. |
| Cultural Practices | |
| Climate |
Cool
and dry climate during the growing season |
| Propagation |
Seeds |
| Seed rate |
4
-7.5 kg / ha, 0.25-2.5 cm depth,
Nov-Dec |
| Varieties |
GI-1,
GI-2, JI-4, HI-5 |
| Manure
& Fertilizer |
Low
response with chemical fertilizer.
However, 25 kg/ha each of N and P2O5
as basal dose and 25 kg/ha N as top dressing at 40 DAS |
| Crop duration |
90-100
days |
| Irrigation |
3
irrigations viz., first at the time of sowing and subsequently
at 30 and 70 DAS |
| Weed
control |
Pre
sowing or pre-emergence application of Isoproturone @ 0.5kg
a.i./ha |
| Pest
& Diseases |
Downy
mildew: Seed treatment with metalaxyl @ 4g/kg seed and 3
sprays of metalaxyl @ 0.2 % at 15 days interval. Aphid:
Oxydemeton @ 0.025% fortnightly |
| Yield |
Seed:
900-1500 kg/ha, Husk: 225-375 kg/ha |
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