Rubber farming in Kerala is a significant agricultural activity. The state is a major contributor to the country’s rubber needs, producing approximately 519,500 tons of rubber per year. The price of adversities faced by farmers has to be paid with its yield. Major problems arise from
- Pests and Diseases
- Climatic Changes
There are a number of diseases to which rubber trees are prone.
Tapping Panel dryness:
Tapping Latex Dry Disease is a physiological disorder that is extremely detrimental to rubber production. It can lead to a complete halt in latex production, leaving the tapping panel dry. One probable cause is the overexploitation of rubber trees, and certain clones are more susceptible to this disease.
Abnormal leaf fall:
This occurs from June to August, while general leaf drop happens in December. On the leaves, dull grey circular spots appear, which then enlarge and become irregular in shape. The petioles develop sunken spots, and affected fruits begin to rot. Leaves fall prematurely, either while still green or after turning coppery red. The affected leaves create a thick layer of decaying foliage that emits a foul odor
Brown Root disease:
The affected roots are coated with a mass of soil and small stones, all held together by a network of mycelium. The tap root deteriorates, ultimately leading to the death of the entire tree
There are many other diseases related to rubber leaves above are the major ones which directly affects the farmer’s potential income. The other difficulty is regarding the climate change .
The climatic changes results in number of issues:
Variations in Temperature: Certain temperature ranges are ideal for rubber tree growth. Their resilience to illness, growth, and yield may all be impacted by rising temperatures. Severe heat can cause stress in the trees, which lowers their latex yield.
Patterns of Rainfall: Rubber trees need a steady supply of precipitation. Variations in precipitation patterns, such as droughts or an abundance of rainfall, can cause pre mature leaf fall and root rot, which can have an impact on general well-being and production.
Diseases and Pests: Increased populations of pests and the spread of diseases can damage rubber plants and lower yields. Warmer temperatures and changed humidity levels can also contribute to these effects.
Soil Health: The growth of rubber trees may be impacted by changes in soil fertility and quality brought on by climate change. Cultivation attempts may be further hampered by increased erosion and nutrient depletion
Manakkal pharma has developed RUB RICH to equip farmers to deal with these adversities. The function of RUB RICH as a homeopathic medicine can directly target the trees system by means of high diluted solvent which will be mixed with globules and should be fertigated to the roots.
How it works?
The RUB RICH is a Homeopathic Remedy can be used as a medicine as well as fertilizers. It help the rubber farmers to cure the chronic illness which Rubber plant is usually prone to. As a Homeopathic remedy, It can alter the physiological behavior of the plants. It increases the the health of leaves and prevent from early withering. A better healthy leaves can provide an ideal environment for higher photosynthesis rate which in turn initiates the production of elevated latex
The RUB RICH can intensify the rate of production of the rubber latex by a mechanism called Epigenetic modulation, where the Homeopathic remedies can influence the gene expression which is involved in the latex production by targeting epigenetic factors such as DNA methylation and histone modification. This can alter the gene expressed in the synthesis of polyisoprene, which is the main component in the latex. With out acting on changing the DNA sequence. It causes generation of enzymes resulting in the biosynthesis of latex. It can trigger many genes related to metabolic pathways of terpenoids from which polyisoprene is made.
RUB RICH is effective against Latex panel dryness disease by intensifying tree’s defenses against pathogens reducing the risk of infections that contribute to dryness. By stimulating the metabolic process, it is able to regenerate laticifer cells which is the cells responsible for the production of latex.
By stimulating the plant’s natural growth processes, RUB RICH can promote healthier leaf development and reduce abnormal leaf fall.
The functionality of Homeopathy is similar in plants too. When RUB RICH is added by fertigation,
Lets say
- 50 g of globules were mixed with 3 liters of water and sprayed to the roots. “for one time”
Note: A minimum of 25 gm of globules to be added per year, it can be done in 2,3 or 4 intervals
OR
Whole bottle can added to 200 liters containers of water and can be sprayed to roots and leaves
Imagine someone did this work, what will happen to the trees is that roots have the capacity to absorb the materials inside the system of the tree. When the medicine enters into the system, the nano particles can direct the medicine to the disease affected area and it has the capacity to alter the genome to make it effective against the incoming pathogen. Same effect can be seen when sprayed to leaves. Leaves absorbs the medicine.
In Agro-Homeopathy, the focus extends beyond just the trees to encompass their entire ecosystem, including the surrounding soil and microbial activity. RUB RICH contains elements that enhance soil breakdown and improve its nutritional value.
Consider an acre of land where minerals have been depleted due to the overuse of chemical fertilizers. RUB RICH can break down organic matter in the soil, restoring its nutritional standards.
Modern farming often applies the same fertilizers across a variety of plants, which can disrupt the nutrient flow tailored to the specific needs of different species. For example, the essential nutrients required for rubber trees differ significantly from those needed by coconut trees.
RUB RICH is specifically formulated for rubber trees, delivering the appropriate nutrients directly to their roots, thus enhancing nutrient absorption from the soil. This targeted approach can significantly boost yield, potentially doubling it without the need for additional fertilizers. Furthermore, RUB RICH aids in repairing soil deficiencies by addressing imbalances in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
