Performance of different management practices on tomato fruit borer (Helicoverpa armigera Hubner) abundance and infestation

M Dey,Mm Kamal,R Sarkar,S Das

doi:10.3329/jbau.v14i2.32690

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Abstract

A research work based on eco-friendly management practices was undertaken at Agro-technology research field, Khulna University containing five treatments viz. Neem (Azadirachta indicia A. Juss.), Netting, Pheromone, Mahogoni (Swietenia mahagoni L.) and untreated control in RCBD with four replications aiming to evaluate their efficacy against tomato fruit borer, Helicoverpa armigera Hubner infestation. Data were taken on tomato fruit infestation (%), number of holes and number of larvae per infested fruit. All eco-friendly management practices had remarkable action against the tomato fruit borer, of which Netting claimed the highest position to protect tomato fruit borer infestation compared to other management practices whereas the highest insect infestation took place in untreated control. So, to infer, Netting is very promising and efficient tool in controlling tomato fruit borer for safe and quality tomato production.J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 14(2): 161-166, December 2016

Highlights

Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) is one of the most important and popular vegetables in Bangladesh as well as in the world
The ex situ relative performance of some eco-friendly management tools was appraised against the Tomato Fruit Borer (TFB) Helicoverpa armigera, based on the results obtained from the experiment, were precisely highlighted under the following heads: Impact of management practices on tomato fruit infestation
The infested fruit percentage was the lowest (0%) in Netting, preceded by Pheromone (6.89%) and the highest (13.82%) was recorded in control followed by Mahogani (8.82%)

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Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) is one of the most important and popular vegetables in Bangladesh as well as in the world. It ranks third position in the world’s vegetable production, next to potato and sweet potato. It is a cheap source of vitamin-C and minerals. There are many reasons for low production of tomato in Bangladesh of which insect pest infestation is the most concerning one for the tomato growers all over the world. The insect is an economically significant pest distributed throughout the world, attacking many crops and tropical solanaceous vegetables especially tomato (Wagh et al, 2012)

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