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General Info
| Code | ICAR-CP3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Bioecology and integrated pest management of root mealy bug infesting black pepper | |
| Crop(s) | Black Pepper | |
| Start year | 2003 | Closed |
| End year | 2006 | |
| Investigators | Name | Man-months |
| S Devasahayam | 6 | |
| K M Abdulla Koya | 4 | |
| M. Anandaraj | 2 | |
Objectives
- Distribution of root mealybugs in major black pepper areas.
- Bioecology of root mealybugs.
- Standardization of techniques for mass culturing of root mealybugs.
- Evaluation of plant products, natural enemies and insecticides against root mealybugs
- Development of IPM schedules against root mealybugs.
Salient Achievements
- The distribution of root mealybug on black pepper was studied by conducting surveys for the incidence of the pest in various locations Kerala and Karnataka.
- The nature of damage, life history, alternate hosts, seasonal incidence and natural enemies of root mealybugs were studied.
- Various plant products, microbial pathogens and insecticides were evaluated for their efficacy against root mealybug. Integrated management technologies for the management of the pest were developed.
Research Papers
- Bhat, A. I., Devasahayam, S., Hareesh, P., Preethi, N. and Tresa, T. 2003. Planococcus citri (Risso)-an additional mealybug vector of badna-virus infecting black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) in India. Entomon 30: 1-6.
