Studies on biological control of Pigeonpea Pod Borers in India |
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| Authors: | Dr G Santharam D Rose Victoria R J Rabindra S Jayaraj |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, 641 003, Coimbatore, India
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| Abstract: | Results of two field experiments, one on SA 1 pigeonpea in rainfed and the other on Co.5 pigeonpea in irrigated conditions revealed thatBacillus thuringiensis var.kurstaki (B.t.k.) (Delfin), its combinations with nuclear polyhedrosis virus ofHeliothis armigera andChrysoperla carnea were as effective as endosulfan in reducing the pod borers,Heliothis armigera andExelastis atomosa. However,B.t.k. 1.25 kg+endosulfan 175 g/ha orB.t.k. 2.5 kg+HaNPV, 250 LE/ha gave better control of damage to flowers and pods thanB.t.k. applied alone on SA 1 pigeonpea. The yield differences between these treatments were not significant. A combination of HaNPV 250 LE/ha+endosulfan 175 g/ha was superior toB.t.k. Similar trend was seen on Co.5 pigeonpea. Release ofC. carnea second instar larvae 1 lakh/ha was not effective in increasing the yield of pigeonpea. |
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