Bio-ecology of Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) and evaluation of its natural enemies – A review
Author:
S.K. Jalali, S.P. Singh
Total Page Count: 22
DOI:
Page Number: 79 to 100
Project Directotate of Biological Control (ICAR), Post Bag No. 2491, H.A. Farm Post, Bellary Road, Bangalore - 560024, India.
Abstract
The stem borer, Chilo pertellus (Swinhoe) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) is native of Indian subcontinent. The loss primarily due to C. partellus, the main constraint in cultivation of maize, during kharif season at a conservative estimate comes to about Rs. 110.5 crore annually. Present communication deals with review of the work done and advances made on bio-ecology arid bio-intensive management of the borer.
