Chhatarpur Crops Face Frost Threat Amid Cold Wave; Experts Advise Protection

• Chhatarpur district is experiencing a severe cold wave with temperatures dropping below 2 degrees Celsius, increasing frost risk.
• Agricultural scientist Dr. Kamlesh warns that temperatures below 5 degrees Celsius significantly raise the chance of frost damage to crops.
• Vegetables like bottle gourd, bitter gourd, pumpkin, tomatoes, chilies, potatoes, fenugreek, spinach, and coriander are highly vulnerable.
• Frost disrupts xylem and phloem functions, halting water and nutrient transport, leading to plant drying and leaf shedding.
• Experts recommend creating smoke on field boundaries at night and maintaining soil moisture through regular irrigation to protect crops.

Why It Matters: Chhatarpur farmers must implement protective measures like smoke and irrigation to save crops from severe frost damage.