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Influence of Various Intercrops on Pod Borers in Black Gram

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: The aim of this study was to observe the influence of various intercrops on pod borers in black gram under rain fed condition.Among the different intercrops studied, marigold recorded the lowest mean population of spotted pod borer (0.74 larva/plant) and gram blue butterfly larva (0.88 larva/plant)and natural enemies like Coccinellids (2.68 beetles/plant) and spider population (1.73 spider/plant) was maximum in black gram intercropped with maize.The maximum equivalent yield was obtained from black gram intercropped with marigold (6.04 q/ha) followed by black gram intercropped with maize (5.24 q/ha).In conclusion marigold proved to be effective intercrop to control major pod borer and also enhance the population of natural enemies.

Source: International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development

DOI: 10.31142/ijtsrd15908

Authors: Selvam. K, Dr. D. S. Rajavel

Institution: Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Language: English

Topic: Agronomic Practices and Intercropping Systems

Subfield: Agronomy and Crop Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Life on land

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4214830233