Natural enemies of major insect pests of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) in India

The natural enemies recorded on major insect pests of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) in India including new records are given. The potential of utilising them in biological control programmes are discussed. &nbsp

Natural enemies of major insect pests of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) in India

The natural enemies recorded on major insect pests of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) in India including new records are given. The potential of utilising them in biological control programmes are discussed. &nbsp

Natural enemies of major insect pests of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) in India

The natural enemies recorded on major insect pests of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) in India including new records are given. The potential of utilising them in biological control programmes are discussed. &nbsp

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Not AvailableNine hundred and fifteen accessions of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) available at Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kozhikode (Kerala, India) were screened in the field against the shoot borer (Conogethes punctiferalis Guen.) for four consecutive years. All the accessions were susceptible to the pest infestation. Rating of accessions in relation to the level of pest infestation indicated that none of the accessions was rated as resistant, whereas, 34, 412, 456 and 13 accessions were rated as moderately resistant, moderately susceptible, susceptible and highly susceptible, respectively, to the pest.Not Availabl