Journal of Horticultural Sciences

V. Sridhar ¹, Sunil Joshi ², B. Jhansi Rani ¹, Rajiv Kumar ³

Affiliations
1 Division of Entomology and Nematology, Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bangalore 560 089, IN
2 National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Insects, Post box No. 2491, H.A. Farm Post, Bellary Road, Bangalore 560 024, IN
3 Division of Ornamental Crops, Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hessaraghatta Lake Post, Bangalore 560 089, IN

Abstract

Heavy population of lantana mealybug, Phenacoccus parvus Morrison, was recorded on China aster, Callistephus chinensis (L.) Nees, in pest proportions at Bangalore, South India, both on the collar region and ischolar_mains. About 25% of the plants were infested by the mealybug. Infested plants showed stunted growth and did not bear flowers seen in healthy plants. Field and mounted characters of P. parvus are presented in the paper

Keywords

China Aster, Lantana Mealybug, Phenacoccus parvus.

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