Bioefficacy of bioformulations against maize Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) under South Gujarat conditions
Research Type
Departmental Research
Experiment Background
The Fall Armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is an invasive pest of maize. In 2018, this notorious pest has been reported in India and the same pest is also reported in Gujarat state and causes severe yield loss. It is assumed that botanicals play a vital role in IPM programme and it will support the sustainable pest management.
As per the latest information in the Gujarat state regarding pest management through bioformulations, several biological products such as Brahmastra, Agniastra, Neemastra, Dashparni ark and garlic + ginger + mint mixture are the indigenous bio-products are expected to be effective in the controlling various insects-pest in organic farming. Therefore, these products need to evaluate for effective management of S. frugiperda. This trial is proposed as per the instructions of Hon. Director of Research, NAU, Navsari with the following objective,
Experiment Group
Agricultural Entomology
Unit Type
(02)EDUCATION UNIT
Unit
(12)NAVINCHANDRA MAFATLAL COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE (NAVSARI)
Department
(259)Entomology Department, NMCA, Navsari
BudgetHead
(303/12939/00)303/01/REG/00046
Objective
To evaluate the bioefficacy of bioformulations against the Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith)
Season
Rabi
Location Unit Type
(02)EDUCATION UNIT
Location Unit
(12)NAVINCHANDRA MAFATLAL COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE (NAVSARI)