Vol. 2, Issue 1 (2014)
Studies on the Population Dynamics of citrus psylla (Diaphorina citri Kuwayama) in Nagpur Mandarin
Author(s): PN Dawane 1, UP Barkhade 1 and RM Wadaskar 1
Abstract: Studies on the seasonal occurrence of citrus psylla (Diaphorina citri Kuw.) in Nagpur Mandarin were the focus of the current inquiry, which was carried out in Ambia Bahar in 2010–2011. At Futala Farm, College of Agriculture, Nagpur, an eight-year-old Nagpur mandarin orchard that was chosen for imposing treatments was planted at a spacing of 6.0 m x 6.0 m. The current investigation included research into the seasonal occurrence of citrus psylla (Diaphorina citri Kuw). On the twigs of the 5-cm-fresh development of the shoot, the number of citrus psylla nymphs and adults was counted. Every seven days during Ambia bahar 2010-11, the population dynamics of the citrus psylla (Diaphorina citri Kuw) were monitored. The Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Meteorological Observatory provided the weather information for 2010-2011. Citrus psylla abundance was quite low in January, but when the temperature rose in late February and early March, adult activity increased. In parallel, a large rise in the nymphal population was noted in February and March. It was mostly connected to the flushing cycle, suggesting the pest's desire for a fresh flush. Citrus psylla enjoys moderate temperatures and a low humidity level, as seen by the increase in population during the months of February and March.
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PN Dawane 1, UP Barkhade 1, RM Wadaskar 1. Studies on the Population Dynamics of citrus psylla (Diaphorina citri Kuwayama) in Nagpur Mandarin. Int J Chem Stud 2014;2(1):69-74.
