Abstract
The paper reports field status of insect pests damaging Sal seeds in six Sal dominating regions of Madhya Pradesh, recorded during three consecutive seed setting seasons from 2000. Observations with field collected seed samples revealed that three insect pests were infesting Sal seeds, viz., Dichocrocis leptalis Hamp., Pammne theristis Mey. And Sitophilus rugicollis Casey. Their level of incidence based on percentage seeds damaged and population of individual insect species was recorded in all the selected forest areas. The information given on comparative status of pest incidence may be useful for traders and industries involved in extracting oils from the seeds for decision-making.
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