Studies on the management of thrips
Name of PI with associates
Dr. D.S. Yadav, Scientist (Entomology)
Mrs. Salini S., Scientist (Entomology)
Dr. S.D. Sawant, Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology)
Objectives:
To survey for major species of thrips in grapes
Population dynamics of thrips in grapes
Management of thrips
Duration:
April 2008 to October 2011
Highlights:
Different grape growing areas like Narayangaon, Palshi, Tasgaon, Khanpura. Subhash Nagar etc are surveyed for knowing the thrips incidence and their natural enemies. Infestation of thrips like Scirtothrips dorsalis and Rhipiphorothrips cruentatus were high during November. Scirtothrips dorsalis was high on flowers compared to Rhipiphorothrips cruentatus, which was mainly confined to leaves. Natural enemies like Chrysoperla carnea were found in the vineyards. The work of pest distribution map is initiated by distributing performa to farmers for knowing pest distribution in various grape growing areas. Testing of botanicals and new insecticidal molecules is under progress.
Total outlay:
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A. Recurring |
|
|
Salaries : |
|
|
i. Scientific |
3,06000 |
|
ii. Technical |
- |
|
iii. Supporting |
48,000 |
|
iv. Wages |
10,000 |
|
Sub Total |
3,64,000 |
|
Consumables : |
|
|
i. Chemicals |
30,000 |
|
ii. Glasswares |
10,000 |
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iii. Others (Fertilizer +Sticky traps etc) |
30,000 |
|
Sub Total |
70,000 |
|
Travel: |
30,000 |
|
Miscellaneous (Other costs) |
10,000 |
|
HRD |
30,000 |
|
Insect and natural enemy identification consultancy |
10,000 |
|
Sub Total |
80,000 |
|
B. Non- recurring |
|
|
i. BOD Incubator |
1,00,000 |
|
ii. Binocular Microscope with Digital camera with accessories |
2,00,000 |
|
iii. Insect rearing cages |
30,000 |
|
iv. Racks for holding rearing cages |
20,000 |
|
Total (A + B) |
8,64,000 |