C. P. Malhotra

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C. P. Malhotra , S. Krishnaswami

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S. Krishnaswami , C. P. Malhotra

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C. P. Malhotra

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To sum up it may be said that the State of Punjab is quite rich in both indigenous as well as exotic lac host flora, with as many as 26 recorded species (7 being exclusive for the State), and if fair trials in accordance with the latest techniques are given there are immense possibilities of successful cultivation of, lac in the State and localities like Hoshiarpur can serve ideal for establishment of brood lac farms.

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S. M. Kulkarni , C. P. Malhotra , M. Ghosh

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Ptarypeplus aprobola (Meyr.) in its larval stage attack the top leaves of the shoots of M.macrophylla and check the growth of the bushes. The maximum infestation was found during the first half of August when 5-6 larvae per bush were recorded and 10-12% of shoots were found damaged during the year 1961. During the period August to December preovlposition and Incubation periods last on an average for 2.92 to 3.23 days and 3 to 4.31 day. Respectively. There are five larval instars and the larval period varies from 11 to 18.66 day. Whereas pupal period ranges from 7.61 to 23.57 days. Longevity of adults when fed on 5% sugar solution came to 6 to 7 days. The total life. Cycle is completed in 21.6 days during August to September and 46.5 day. During October to December.

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