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Article: Some observations on the management of turnip insect pests.
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- Economic Review
- Article date:
- November 1, 2004
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Turnip (Brassica rapa L.) is a root Brassica crop, member of the mustard (Cruciferae) family and is therefore related to cabbage and cauliflower. Turnip has been used as a vegetable for human consumption since long times. Turnip root has been a popular livestock fodder where ever the crop can be grown. For most of that time turnip roots have been managed as forage, because its roots are valuable energy sources for young ruminant animals. Livestock graze turnip tops and roots readily, and the forage is of high quality. Turnip produces high-quality forage if harvested before heading. Livestock eat the stems, leaves and roots of turnip plants. Above-ground parts normally ...