Brinjals are a very rewarding crop to grow in your home garden. I’ve personally reaped many kilos of brinjals and continue to harvest them from my terrace garden to date. While that may be so, there is one major problem with this plant. It is susceptible to a lot of diseases and pests that can impact their growth and yield. In this article, I’d like to share some common brinjal plant infections, with suggestions on how you can manage them effectively.
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