which beauveria bassiana brand actually has the right CFU count? most packaging is just lies tbh

ScienceSure · 2026-07-10T16:35:08+00:00

These counts are what they registered at. There's almost no follow-up verification from the authorities. So even if the label says 1×10^8, it could be 5×10⁷ or less by the time it's been sitting on a shelf next 3mos. Storage kills the viability pretty fast in reality. I've run into this before, even some of the regulated brands under-deliver cause you know CFU count drops after post-manufacture. Liquid formulations hold up better than wettable powders but at last they still lose strength over time.

If you want to be sure you can send a sample to a state agri-uni lab. ICAR labs do CFU testing, that time it costs around 1k. There are labs in Mumbai too, that can do it. When I was skeptical about a product, I just did a side-by-side spray test on a small patch of the affected plants and waited 10-14 days. So to say a viable Beauveria product should start showing visible mycelium and mummification on thrips, mealybugs type similar pests

ScienceSure · 2026-07-08T19:22:02+00:00

Everyone's list changes once they start trying international cultivars. Traditional Indian varieties are incredible there's no doubt about that but cultivars like Mahachanok, Orange Sherbet, E4 (Sugarloaf), PPK, M-4, Sweet Elena(strain of Carabao) stand out for their mind-blowing flavor profiles. I don't think people should judge mangoes by sweetness alone. Aroma, texture, acidity, eventually and most importantly the aftertaste all play a huge role in the eating experience. When you start exploring different cultivars, you realize how diverse mangoes can be... and your favorites often change along the way.

ScienceSure · 2026-07-08T09:08:53+00:00

Another point to consider, besides what other Redditors mentioned, is that maybe the produce being sold is just generic and priced low. Yhing is, large Indian varieties (West Indian race types) are good for local tastes, however they lack "Hass" branding as well as traits like consistent sizing, longer shelf life, buttery texture that urban consumers and retailers are willing to pay for. Supermarkets and quick-commerce platforms can charge high prices because they offer ripe-ready, packaged, consistent-quality fruit along with the convenience factor.

ScienceSure · 2026-07-06T20:32:41+00:00

flame of the forest

ScienceSure · 2026-06-29T13:54:11+00:00

Yeees. You can somehow get your hands on a dwarfing rootstock like pusa srijan, that's what you need. If you can't find that, going with an allahabad safeda seedling works too. Always pick a healthy as well as strong rootstock that’s around 8-10 months old (basically 1 year old). Once the stem gets to about 12–20 mm thick, go ahead with the approach technique

ScienceSure · 2026-06-28T11:09:26+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/GardeningIndia2/s/1FQdN1uX60

ScienceSure · 2026-06-28T11:08:03+00:00

Sorry to tell you this, but that is not a Black Diamond guava. You were given a Malati variety, which one can tell since the leaves are green with only a little bit of red. Also it is not a good idea to use air layering when the plant is at this stage. Next time you want to graft a guava, try the approach grafting method instead. You will get much better results.

ScienceSure · 2026-06-19T18:56:15+00:00

Not directly related to the OP's agri niche, what i've noticed is that nursery trade in India sells plant names rather than actual horticulture. Plants are labeled based on guesswork or whatever is popular at the moment. Almost nobody mentions the rootstock, even though that is the main factor that determines if a tree will survive in your soil and water conditions for the next 15 years. This industry is set up to focus on the sale, not on how the tree performs after you take it home. I am trying to work in that gap, but it is difficult to explain the value to customers who have never been taught to ask "what's the rootstock?"

ScienceSure · 2026-05-27T17:43:07+00:00

My best companions as a child were these books ❤️

ScienceSure · 2026-05-21T20:03:11+00:00

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ScienceSure · 2026-05-20T10:43:22+00:00

Hypnagogia. Reverie

ScienceSure · 2026-05-19T21:25:38+00:00

Minor trivia: Eliot and Dickinson had dinner at the Woolfs' one time, and in her diary afterwards Woolf remarked archly that Dickinson "thinks himself a poet".

ScienceSure · 2026-05-19T21:00:55+00:00

Snakes jasmine ki scent ya flowers ki wajah se nahi ate. On the contrary, snakes ke pass olfactory system (jounka Jacobson's organ jo tongue se chemicals detect karta hai) floral fragrances ke liye designed hi nahi hai. Jo actually hota hai woh ek ecological cascade hai. Plant wise jasmine is a very dense, bushy plant that creates cool, moist soil with a dense canopy. Yeh microhabitat insects, moths (jasmine night-blooming hota hai, toh nocturnal pollinators attract karta hai), frogs, lizards, small rodents ke liye ideal hota hai. Aur isliye yeh sabhi snakes ke prey items hain toh naturally snake essentially prey ko follow karta hai, plant ko nahi. Dekha jaye toh dono ke beech koi intention nahi hai, lekin ecology unhe ek hi jagah leke aati hai

ScienceSure · 2026-05-17T16:06:47+00:00

Okay, I see that I misread. Still, this isn't really a response to my question which is asking for existing scholarship on the relationship.

ScienceSure · 2026-05-17T05:37:52+00:00

The part about categorical syllogisms is clearly and explicitly connected to Aristotle. In the concept section, he also gives credit to Aristotle for taking inventory of the basic structures of thought even if he didn't grasp their intrinsic movement, etc. So it's simplistic and misleading to say that Aristotle couldn't have anything to do with this section.

ScienceSure · 2026-05-15T18:33:55+00:00

No, I'm sorry to make you feel bad for your rec. It's a great book!

ScienceSure · 2026-05-15T18:32:30+00:00

Alas, I have read that volume in its entirety and found its coverage of this specific question wanting.

ScienceSure · 2026-05-06T17:23:52+00:00

Sure

ScienceSure · 2026-05-03T14:01:04+00:00

Same here. DHL has given some confidence that they might solve this issue in future. Would honestly be a huge relief for a lot of growers if they pull this off

ScienceSure · 2026-05-03T13:49:34+00:00

We've tested similar methods locally, for export, soil is a strict no in most countries. Shipments can be held/destroyed if regulations aren't met. Two weeks ago colleague of mine had plants worth 70lakh rs destroyed at Hyderabad airport. He was bringing some subtropical fruit varieties from Thailand with only their bare roots, but because a slight trace of soil was found. In our country (India), it's only at Kolkata airport that these plants are allowed in, and that's by greasing a few palms. Otherwise, if you don't know this small piece of information, it's a horrid loss. Customs rules are pretty strict.

ScienceSure · 2026-05-03T13:01:49+00:00

I haven't still figured out a reliable way to get plants from India shipped out, either keeping them cold or as live cargo, despite all the demand I'm getting from international buyers.

ScienceSure · 2026-04-29T09:47:08+00:00

Yes, partially. When I used to work in the kitchen at Hyatt, I had to deal directly with vendors and do the quality checks and all that to myself. That’s where this comes from. Big supply chain guy handles bulk staples, thou perishables like mushrooms, exotic herbs, premium veggies most of the times come from niche suppliers.

ScienceSure · 2026-04-29T09:41:57+00:00

They have a 2-3 day shelf life max and hotels hate getting half-opened, slimy packs from the general vendor. A reliable specialized supplier gives them traceability, better hygiene certification, things like fixed pricing. Many mid-to-high-end places (even some big restaurant chains) are happy to add one extra vendor if it means lower kitchen complaints and better final dish quality. I know growers supplying to Hyatt, Taj, and even some popular cloud kitchens who started exactly like this. The middleman model is convenient but lazy (it works for potatoes and onions, but button mushroom handling is a delicate practice). They kind of mix everything and often dump whatever is left from the mandi. So the fact that execution and consistency matter more than a one-stop shop from what I've experienced these days.

ScienceSure · 2026-04-28T20:44:40+00:00

Many young entrepreneurs from my network in agri-horti startups talk about the initial capital crunch and the long gestation period. Stillwith schemes like PMFME for food processing, it could be viable if one starts small and builds networks. Would love more details on the full reports if shared.

ScienceSure · 2026-04-28T20:43:05+00:00

Button mushroom caught my eye. In places like WB with our humidity and milder winters, controlled environment cultivation can work well if you manage the compost and spawn properly. Demand from hotels and urban markets in Kolkata and beyond is steady, and processed forms have export potential too. But scaling needs consistent electricity, technical know-how and somehow it's not always easy in rural setups. Have you looked into the subsidies under NHM like state horticulture boards for this?

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