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Impact assessment of integrated pest management technology for ber fruit fly (Carpomya vesuviana Costa) under arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The adoption of IPM approaches in ber resulted in a lower incidence of fruit damage, with a 65% mean reduction compared to farmer’s practices. Mean higher yield of 111.2 q/ ha was recorded in the demonstration compared to 77.84 q/ ha in farmer’s practice, representing a 42.86% increase. This has resulted in higher mean net returns of Rs. 1,79,640/- ha with a Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) of 3.76 in the demonstration, compared to Rs. 1,08,248/- ha in farmer’s practice with a BCR of 2.72. The current study’s findings clearly indicated that using IPM technology against the ber fruit fly was more effective and economical than conventional methods.

Source: Indian Journal of Arid Horticulture

DOI: 10.48165/ijah.2025.7.1.9

Authors: A.S. Tetarwal, Chandan Kumar, Aishwarya Dudi, M.K. Ahirwar, Dheeraj Singh

Institutions: Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Indian Council of Agricultural Research

Language: English

Topic: Insect behavior and control techniques

Subfield: Insect Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Indian Council of Agricultural Research