Gahukar, R.T. (1990) Sampling techniques, spatial distribution and cultural control of millet spike worm, Raghuva albipunctella (Noctuidae: Lepidoptera). Annals of Applied Biology, 117 (1). pp. 45-50.
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Abstract
Spike washing and direct count methods were equally effective for sampling eggs and young larvae of millet spike worm, Raghuva albipunctella (Noctuidae: Lepidoptera) in Senegal, but spike washing is a more economical method. Most eggs (70%) were laid on emerging millet spikes and the spike apex was the preferred oviposition site. Most larvae pupated 10–30 cm from millet hills. The maximum number of pupae was found in the upper layer (< 10 cm) in loamy soil and deeper (20–30 cm) in sandy soil. Ploughing fields after millet harvest reduced the population of spike worm pupae significantly, but may prove impracticable or socially unacceptable to farmers
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Senegal;pearl millet;Raghuva albipunctella;sampling techniques;pest distribution;cultural pest control |
| Author Affiliation: | FAO/CILSS/USAID Integrated Pest Management Project, ISRA, Boite postale 199, Kaolack, Senegal |
| Subjects: | Plant Protection > Pesticides Plant Protection > Pests Environmental Science |
| Divisions: | Millet |
| Depositing User: | Ms K Syamalamba |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Jul 2013 04:46 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Jul 2013 04:46 |
| Official URL: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1990.tb04193... |
| URI: | http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/11045 |
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