International Journal of Plant Protection

Durga Singh ¹, H. P. Singh ², R. P. S. Shaktawat ²

Affiliations
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mandsaur M.P., IN
2 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mandsaur M.P.

Abstract

Thrips (Thrips tabaci) are perhaps the most important insect pests attacking garlic. They are most common during warm weather. They feed on leaf surfaces, causing them to whiten or silver Thrips are most damaging when they feed during the early bulbing stage of plant development. Farmers were using different insecticides for control of thrips. However, Fipronil 5% SC constitutes the recommendation for managing garlic thrips. Spraying of Fipronil 5% SC @ 1 ml/ litre of water gives good control if sprayed at frequent intervals. Three sprays of Fipronil 5% SC at fortnightly interval has been recommended for management of thrips in garlic. this study was conduct at KVK adopted village Surkhera Mandsaur District. Fipronil 5% SC gave best performance in controlling thrips in garlic.

Keywords

Front Line Demonstration, Garlic Thrips, Fipronil

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H. P. Singh ¹, Rajesh Gupta ², R. P. S. Shaktawat ², Durga Singh ²

Affiliations
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mandsaur M.P.
2 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mandsaur M.P., IN

Abstract

This study was undertaken in Mandsaur district, situated in Malwa plateau semi-arid region of Western Madhya Pradesh Total 65 front line demonstrations were conducted during 2007-08 to 2011-12 in Kharif season in five villages (Guradiadiada, Udpura, Surkheda, Lasudawan and Barkheda dev Dungari) of three blocks viz., Mandsaur-I, Malhargarh- II and Sitamau-III. During these five years (2007-2011), 26 hectares under chickpea were demonstrated with improved management practices using improved varieties. Total 65 farmers were closely associated with chickpea demonstrations. To demonstrate production potential and economic benefit of improved technologies integrated pest management (Deep ploughing) consisting suitable varieties (J.G. 130 and J.G. 322), integrated nutrient management (20:60:20) NPK kg/ha.+ seed treatment with 1 gm carbendazim+2 g thiram per kg seed + Rhizobium or PSB culture @ 5+5g per kg seed + pheromone trap @ 10-12/ha. + bird perchers @ 50/ha.+ recommended insecticides. There was an appreciable increase in yield level 29.89 to 48.41% in chickpea under demonstration plots. Adoption of improved technology had significant impact on seed yield vis-à-vis yield gaps in chickpea. Improved technology enhanced chickpea yield from 301 kg to 486 kg/ha compared to farmers practice with an overall increase yield of 38.23 per cent.

Keywords

Chickpea; Demonstration; Farmers Practice, Gap Analysis, Productivity

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