The observation about the production of okra and types of disease okra plant were observed at the okra plantation and there are many types of diseases of okra plant. During rainy season, the disease is getting serious . Due to clearing of veins, leaves look chlorotic because there is a yellow and mosaic pattern on leaves . Fruit production is adversely affected. Fruits become yellow and lose acceptability. Okra should not be harvested in the rain or when excessively wet, and should be handled with care. Rubber gloves should be used during harvesting and handling. On harvesting approximately 1 cm of stem should remain attached to the pod. Due to the perishable nature of okra, harvesting must take place on the day of, or on the day preceding shipment. There are 3 different quality classes of okra: o Extra Class (superior quality); Ø Class I (slight defects in shape, development and colouring); Ø Class II (defects in shape, development, co...
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