What is Khraba/loss of crops, how it is assessed?
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Kharaba/loss of crops:
Loss of crops can be defined as a reduction in quality or quantity of crop yields. Various techniques are used in assessing crop losses such as Mechanical and chemical protection, comparing yields with different yields and with individual plants, damage simulation, and so on.
Crop loss can be measured as the difference between the actual and attained yield due to the pest attacks. The losses can be direct, indirect, potential, actual, unavoided, and avoidable losses. Various methods are involved in estimating the crop loss in order to take preventive measures against pest attacks.
Several assessment methods have been adopted in assessing crop losses. Mechanical and chemical protection has been done to crop such that they can grow in enclosed and protected conditions.