Bio-Ecology and Management of Jassid, Amrasca devastans (Dist.) in Bhendi
M. Chandrasekaran
Horticultural College and Research Institute for Women, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu (620 027), India
R. P. Soundararajan*
Horticultural College and Research Institute for Women, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu (620 027), India
U. Pirithiraj
Dept. of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Amrasca devastans, Bhendi, Jassid, Management
Abstract
Bhendi (Abelmoschus esculentus), is an important vegetable crop grown throughout the year in India. The edible fruits has good source of vitamins A and B, proteins and minerals. Several abiotic and biotic factors are limiting factor on the yield of the crop to attain the maximum potential yield. Among the biotic factors, insect pests are one of the major problem resulted in considerable economic loss. The crop is attacked by several types of insect pests viz., sucking insects, chewing insects and soil insects. Among them, the sucking pest jassid, Amrasca devastans (Dist.) is most serious, causing substantial reduction in crop growth and development. It occurs throughout the year and resulted in significant yield loss. Critical analysis on its identification, biology, bio-ecology, damage symptoms and alternate hosts will facilitate developing better management strategies against the insect pest.
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