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Management of Brinjal Shoot and Fruit Borer, Leucinodes orbonalis (Guen.) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) with Special Reference to IPM

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Field experiment was conducted as a part of on farm trial in four different villages of Tinsukia district under Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tinsukia during 2013-2017 to manage brinjal shoot and fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis) through IPM. From the experiment, it was observed that integration of different control measures proved to be the best in reducing the pest attack. The lowest per cent shoot and fruit borer infestation was observed in the IPM trial as compare to farmers practice. In all the four villages of the district, the maximum yield with higher BC ratio was observed in IPM treated plots in compare to chemical treated plot.

Source: International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences

DOI: 10.20546/ijcmas.2018.705.320

Authors: R.K. Nath, P. Ahmed, A.C. Sarmah, K.H. Begum, P.C. Deka

Institution: Assam Agricultural University

Language: English

Topic: Insect Pest Control Strategies

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2804603447