Tag: Helicoverpa armigera

Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L.) is a valuable food legume that may be cultivated with minimal inputs under rainfed conditions. Starch, protein, calcium, manganese, crude fibre, fat, trace elements, and minerals abound in pigeonpea. The need of having a timely forecast of productivity and pod damage caused by key insect-pests...

The mechanism of host plant resistance in tomato varieties was evaluated and compared to the attack of the tomato fruit borer, Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner), in the Solan district, known as the “Tomato Bowl of Himachal Pradesh.” Understanding the mechanisms of induced resistance allows us to predict which pests will...

The purpose of this study is to quantify losses due to the major chickpea pest. Borer pod, Armigera helicoverpa. Chickpea is one of the most important crops for pulses. Considering the financial value Protective measures for this crop need to be taken well in advance to avoid damage to...