Effect of defoliation on yield of peanuts (Arachis hypogaea)

Turner, J.W. (1982) Effect of defoliation on yield of peanuts (Arachis hypogaea). Queensland Journal of Agricultural and Animal Sciences, 39 (2). pp. 183-185.

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Abstract

The effects of 3 levels of defoliation at early flowering and mid-pod-setting were investigated on groundnut in Queensland in 1973-74. A high degree of tolerance to loss of leaf was demonstrated. Compensation occurred following early leaf removal, provided the terminals were not also removed. The effects of late defoliation were less when the terminals were also removed than when they were left intact. These results are discussed in relation to defoliation by Heliothis punctigera Wllgr., and the conclusion is drawn that only exceptionally high populations of this pest warrant chemical control

Item Type: Article
Author Affiliation: Entomology Branch, Queensland Department of Primary Industries, Indooroopilly, Q. 4068, Australia
Subjects: Crop Improvement
Divisions: Groundnut
Depositing User: Mr B Krishnamurthy
Date Deposited: 31 May 2012 14:35
Last Modified: 31 May 2012 14:35
URI: http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/5980

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