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Potential entomopathogenic fungus Isaria fumosorosea (Strain ICAR-NBAIR Pfu-5) for management of rugose spiralling whitefly Aleurodicus rugioperculatus in coconut and oil palm
Technology Details:
Rugose spiralling whitefly (RSW) is a highly polyphagous and invasive pest in India causing severe
damage to several horticultural, agricultural and ornamental plants and prefers to feed on plants
under Arecaceae family. ICAR-NBAIR Pfu-5 strain was found highly effective against all the life stages
of RSW. Foliar spray of ICAR-NBAIR Pfu-5 strain twice at 15 days intervals recorded 74-75% reduction
in the population of whiteflies in coconut in Karnataka and 71-76% reduction in Andhra Pradesh and
Tamil Nadu. The strain has longer persistence and higher virulence under field conditions