Pretheep-Kumar, P. and Tilak, M. and Durairasu, P. (2013) A model for predicting the infestation of mealybugs in jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.) based on the weather parameters. International Journal of AgriScience , 3 (6). pp. 440-443.
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Abstract
Observations made on the weather parameters and percentage of the papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus Williams and Granara de Willink, infestation in jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.) plantations of Forest college and Research Institute, Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu, India, during the period of march 2010 to february 2011 were used to develop prediction models for determining mealybug damage. Among the various species of mealybugs, the papaya mealybug was found to be the predominant one causing significant damage in jatropha plantations. The model developed was found to predict the extent of damage caused by the mealybugs in response to weather parameters under tropical conditions. The model warns of potential infestations by mealybugs in jatropha, and stresses the importance of regular monitoring and proper management measures
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Infestation, Jatropha curcas, prediction model, Paracoccus marginatus, weather parameters |
| Author Affiliation: | Forest College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Mettupalayam - 641 301, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Subjects: | Agricultural Engineering Social Sciences > Agricultural Extension,Technology, ICT Plant Physiology and Biochemistry > Biochemistry Environmental Science > Ecology |
| Divisions: | Other Crops |
| Depositing User: | Mr T L Gautham |
| Date Deposited: | 27 Aug 2013 05:29 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Aug 2013 05:29 |
| URI: | http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/11537 |
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