Vol. 6, Issue 5 (2018)
Efficacy of local isolates of entomopathogenic fungi against thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis and fruit borer, Spodoptera litura
Author(s): Manasa C, MH Tatagar, JB Gopali, MP Basavarajappa, Shankar Meti and SH Ramanagouda
Abstract: Pesticides are playing a prime role in the management of pests in both fields of agriculture and horticulture. Descriminate use of the pesticides has lead to the several ecological consequences. Alternative approach consisting of ecofriendly components is most preferable. Local isolates of entomopathogenic fungi would serve as safe alternative approach. In this view, Laboratory experiment was carried out at KRCCH, Arabhavi to evaluate the local isolates of entomopathogenic fungi against thrips and fruit borer in comparision with the commercial formulation. The experiment consisted of nine treatments with five replications (thrips) and four replications (S. litura). Among the different treatments, local isolates of Lecanicillium lecanii at 2X108 and Nomuraea rileyi at 2X108 and 4X108 proved to be effective against thrips and S. litura, respectively and were found to be significantly superior over the commercial formulations.
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Manasa C, MH Tatagar, JB Gopali, MP Basavarajappa, Shankar Meti, SH Ramanagouda. Efficacy of local isolates of entomopathogenic fungi against thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis and fruit borer, Spodoptera litura . Int J Chem Stud 2018;6(5):239-241.
