Impacts of inter cropping on aphid control in a cole crop <i>Brassica oleracae</i>

Authors

  • Kamini Vaidya Trichandra Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Salina Banskota Trichandra Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal

Keywords:

Lipaphis erysimi, Myzus persicae, inter cropping, spider, fenugreek, cauliflower, coriander

Abstract

Impacts of intercropping upon two insect pest species Lipaphis erysimi and Myzus persicae infecting a cole crop like cauliflower (Brassica oleracae) was studied. Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum), coriander (Coriandrum sativum) and dill (Anethum gaveolens) were taken as companion plants to maintain diversity. Population of predators like spider were also noted. Population of aphids (Lipaphis erysimi) was found to be least in cole crop inter planted with coriander. Fenugreek came as second that helped in control of aphid. Population of spider was highest in coriander interplanted plot.

J. Nat. Hist. Mus. Vol.22, 2005 p.32-37

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How to Cite

Vaidya, K., & Banskota, S. (2008). Impacts of inter cropping on aphid control in a cole crop <i>Brassica oleracae</i>. Journal of Natural History Museum, 22, 32–37. Retrieved from https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/JNHM/article/view/1001

Issue

Vol. 22 (2005)

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