Pest Complex Of Indian Mustard Brassica Juncea In Western Uttar Pradesh

Assessment of pest infestation in Indian mustard in Western Uttar Pradesh

Abstract

The studies on pest complex were conducted during rabi season at Research Farm of JantaVedic College, Baraut (Baghpat) in Western Uttar Pradesh revealed that 13 species of insect pest wererecorded to infest the mustard crop. The mustard aphid (Lipaphis erysimi kalt.) was found as a keypest ofmustard crop during the study period. Painted bug (Bagarda cruciferarum Kirk.) was found as a minorpest, first at seeding stage and second at harvesting state when the crop was in maturing stage. The sawfly (Athalia lugens proxima Klug.), pea leaf miner (Chromatomyia horticola Goureau.) and flea beetle(Phyllotreta cruciferae Goeze) were also found as a minor pest with irregular occurrence during thestudy period.