Pomegranate
(Punica granatum L.) is an important fruit crop in India. In
Maharashtra, Nashik is leading in production, where the Mrig Bahar season
(June–July) is vital. However, the pomegranate fruit borer, Deudorix
isocrates, poses a significant threat, causing yield losses of 40–90% by
infesting developing fruits. This study, conducted in Niphad Tehsil of Nashik
district, during Mrig Bahar, studied the seasonal incidence of D. isocrates in
two pomegranate orchards, monitored egg/larvae counts and fruit infestation
rates (15–34% in Orchard 1, 12–25% in Orchard 2) across Standard Meteorological
Weeks (SMW) 22–48. Weather parameters like temperature (20.1–36.1°C), rainfall
(89.8–230 mm), and humidity (74.5–89%) were correlated with infestation levels.
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