Prevalence and control of malformation of mango inflorescence in Bihar.
Prasad V. G., Singh R. K.
Author Affiliation: Rajendra Agric. Univ., Sabour Campus, Bihar, India.
Indian Journal of Entomology 48 : 104-112
Abstract : Malformation of the inflorescence of mango is caused by a number of factors, including infestation by a mite. In studies in Bihar, India, in 1965-70, the incidence of malformation ranged from 5 to 80%, depending on variety and year. It could be reduced to 3.9-6.5% by 2 sprays of endrin at 0.05% or Kelthane [dicofol] as a preventive measure in the 2nd week of January and as a curative measure in the 3rd week of February, as compared with 40.1% incidence in untreated plots.