Snails with different morphological features posing a threat to cardamom sector in Kerala’s Idukki
Cardamom farmers in Idukki are facing a new threat from snail infestations, which are causing significant crop damage by devouring the new panicles and flowers of cardamom plants. The attacks have been severe in several areas, leaving farmers struggling to protect their plantations. Agriculture department officials are working with farmers to assess the damage and…