Population Dynamics of Mustard Aphid Lipaphis erysimi (Kalt) and its Coccinellid Predators

Authors

  • Archana Shukla Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj 211007, Uttar Pradesh
  • Ashwani Kumar Department of Entomology, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj 211007, Uttar Pradesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2024.1553

Keywords:

Indian mustard; Lipaphis erysimi; population dynamics; Coccinellidae; Rabi Season; biotic factors; abiotic factors; Biological control; correlation coefficients; Integrated pest management.

Abstract

Field experiments were conducted during 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 to determine the population dynamics of mustard aphid Lipaphis erysimi (Kalt) and its coccinellid predators on two mustard varieties viz. Rohini (highly susceptible) and RH0749 (least susceptible) in relation with different abiotic factors. The infestation was observed in last week of December to the first week of March, the overall mean indicates the incidence was at its peak in the second week of February. Maximum incidence of 160-120/ five plants was recorded on Rohini while 160-100/five plants on RH0749. The predatory activities of coccinellids viz., Cheilomenes sexmaculata (L), Coccinella septempunctata (F) and Coccinella transversalis (F) revealed significant positive correlation with aphid incidence.

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Published

2024-02-01

How to Cite

Shukla, A., & Kumar, A. (2024). Population Dynamics of Mustard Aphid <i>Lipaphis erysimi</i> (Kalt) and its Coccinellid Predators. Indian Journal of Entomology, 1–3. https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2024.1553

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