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Bacillus thuringiensis Berliner and Some Insecticides against the Diamond-Back Moth, Plutella xylostella (L.) on Cauliflower


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1 Centre for Plant Protection Studies, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, India
 

In field trials on the control of the diamond-back moth, Plutella xylostella on cauliflower, Bacillus thuringiensis (BactospeineR) gave better control of the pest than all the chemical insecticides tested. Its combination with endosulfan, fenvalerate or diflubenzuron did not improve the efficacy of the pathogen. Yield was significantly higher in B.t. - treated plots in both the trials.

Keywords

Bacillus thuringiensis, Diflubenzuron, Neem Seed Kernel Extract, Insecticides, Plutella xylostella, Field Efficacy.
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Authors

C. Gailce Leo Justin
Centre for Plant Protection Studies, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, India
R. J. Rabindra
Centre for Plant Protection Studies, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, India
S. Jayaraj
Centre for Plant Protection Studies, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, India

Abstract


In field trials on the control of the diamond-back moth, Plutella xylostella on cauliflower, Bacillus thuringiensis (BactospeineR) gave better control of the pest than all the chemical insecticides tested. Its combination with endosulfan, fenvalerate or diflubenzuron did not improve the efficacy of the pathogen. Yield was significantly higher in B.t. - treated plots in both the trials.

Keywords


Bacillus thuringiensis, Diflubenzuron, Neem Seed Kernel Extract, Insecticides, Plutella xylostella, Field Efficacy.