Strategies for pest management in sorghum in India

KIishore, P. (1990) Strategies for pest management in sorghum in India. Journal of Entomoligical Research, 14 (1). pp. 16-20.

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Abstract

Incidence and damage by key pests, sorghum shootfly, Atherigona soeeola Rondanl; stem borer, Chi/Q partellus(Swlnhoe); grain midge, Contarinia sorghicota Coqulllett and head bug, Caloeoris angllstatus Lethlery, varies In time and space and Is reflected In low grain yields with avoidable losses ranging from 12 to 83 per cent. While discussing different pestcOlitroi strategies, a feasible managementapproach basedon adJustment In sowing dates, growing of resistant varieties, Judicious use of Insecticides and use of potential natural enemies can be recommended against these key pests. Sowing of promising cultlvars P 311, E 601, CSV·4, CSV·7, CSV·8 and CSH·9lmmedlately after the onset of monsoon, burning the stubbles, trash, threshed heads soOn after harvest and consuming harvested stalks before the growing season effectively reduce the population build up or key pests of sorghum

Item Type:	Article
Author Affiliation:	Division of Entomology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi- 11O 012, India
Subjects:	Plant Protection
Divisions:	Sorghum
Depositing User:	David T
Date Deposited:	30 Nov 2010 21:04
Last Modified:	29 Dec 2010 20:08
Official URL:	http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijo...
URI:	http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/845

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