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Entomology Research
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VOL. 8, ISSUE 2 (2023)
Insecticidal effects of diospyros chloroxylon and mundulae sericae against spiral white fly (Aleurodicus disperses) in Telangana, Hyderabad, India
Authors
Zakkum Grace Beena, M Madhavi
Abstract
Insect-Plant interactions reflect astounding diversity. The insects exhibit behavioural and an array of adaptive changes to suit their niche. The species Aleurodicus disperses, the spiraling Whitefly is a plant eating insect and is widely distributed in many parts of the World including India, Sri Lanka and Thailand. The spiralling whitefly, A. disperses Russell (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), is a destructive invasive pest in many parts of the world. The spread of the insect pest is connected to human traffics. The horticultural and ornamental plants are affected by spiral white fly and in particular the Guava fruit, which is a horticultural crop, and its leaves are known for their Nutritional Value specially during the COVID -19 period. The Presence of Aleurodicus disperses on Psidium guajava (guava) tree shows infestation, which reduces the over vitality of the plant and cause distorted or damaged leaves, yellowing or silvering of leaves, slow growth of plants and premature dropping of leaves and reduction in the fruit yield. The use of chemical control agents has been prohibited for environmental and health reasons. Plant extracts of Diospyros chloroxylon, Mundulea sericae and Tagetes patula were treated on Aleurodicus disperisus. on experimental basis. Diospyros chloroxylon and Mundulae sericae is found to have scientific evidence in its treatment towards reducing diseases/ disorders and Insecticidal activity. The results from the investigation revealed that the extracts from Diospyros chloroxylon and Mundulae serica are potential alternatives due to their high toxicity to insects, low development cost and found to be safety to people and sustainable. The review of the literature reflected very little research was conducted on species of Ebenacea (Diospyros chloroxylon) and Fabaceae (Mundulae sericae) in Telangana, India.
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Pages:60-62
How to cite this article:
Zakkum Grace Beena, M Madhavi "Insecticidal effects of diospyros chloroxylon and mundulae sericae against spiral white fly (<em>Aleurodicus disperses</em>) in Telangana, Hyderabad, India". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2023, Pages 60-62
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