Studies on major lepidopteran pests of mango and their management

Abstract

Mango (Mangifera indica L.) belongs to the family Anacardiaceae. It is known as king of fruits and considered as National fruit of India due to its flavour, taste, nutritious value, religious and therapeutic significance. It is widely cultivated in the tropical and subtropical region in the world. Among lepidopteran insect pests of mango, mango leaf webber and fruit borers have become major threats in last few decades in Bihar. The present investigation entitled Studies on major lepidopteran pests of mango and their management was conducted in the year 2019-20 and 2020-21 at AICRP mango orchard of Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour. Screening of cultivars, seasonal incidence of mango leaf webber, biophysical and biochemical parameters and management against mango leaf webber and mango fruit borers were carried out on mango cultivars. newline