Sharma, H.C. (1998) Bionomics, host plant resistance, and management of the legume pod borer, Maruca vitrata - a review. Crop Protection, 17 (5). pp. 373-386.
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Abstract
Maruca vitrata is one of the major constraints in increasing the production and productivity of grain legumes in the tropics. Screening for resistance has been carried out using natural infestation, and multi- and no-choice tests under greenhouse laboratory conditions. Information is available on genotypic resistance to M. vitrata in cowpea, while such information on pigeonpea and other legumes is limited. Stem and pod wall thickness, trichomes and podding habit are associated with resistance to M. vitrata. Several natural enemies have been recorded. Cultural practices such as intercropping, weeding, time of planting, and planting density reduce its damage in cowpea. Several insecticides have been found to be effective for controlling the pest. There is a need to generate information on insect-plant-environment interactions, screening techniques, mechanisms and diversity of resistance, genetic transformation of host plants involving Bt genes, and use of natural enemies for integrated pest management in diverse agroecosystems
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Author Affiliation: | International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) Asia Center, Patancheru 502 324, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Subjects: | Crop Improvement Crop Improvement > Plant Breeding |
| Divisions: | Other Crops |
| Depositing User: | Mr B Krishnamurthy |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Feb 2011 17:28 |
| Last Modified: | 15 Feb 2011 17:29 |
| Official URL: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0261-2194(98)00045-3 |
| URI: | http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/1520 |
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