Indian Journal of Entomology
Open Access
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  • Year: 2024
  • Volume: 86
  • Issue: 2

Effects of Feeding by Whitefly Bemisia tabaci (Genn.) on Brinjal and its Management using Citrus aurantium Extracts

  • Author:
  • Mustapha Abubakar1, Bhupendra Koul2,*, Ankush Raut3, Sanusi Muhammad4
  • Total Page Count: 5
  • Published Online: Aug 31, 2024
  • Page Number: 369 to 373

1Department of Botany, Kebbi State University of Science and TechnologyAliero1144, Kebbi, Nigeria

2Department of Biotechnology, Lovely Professional UniversityPhagwara144411, Punjab, India

3Department of Entomology, Lovely Professional UniversityPhagwara144411, Punjab, India

4Department of Biological Sciences, Usmanu Danfodio UniversitySokoto2346, Sokoto, Nigeria

*Email: bhupendra.18673@lpu.co.in (corresponding author): ORCID ID 0000-0002-8409-3624

Online Published on 31 August, 2024.

Abstract

This study examined the extent of damage caused by Bemisia tabaci (Genn.) on brinjal and the effects of citrus extracts in managing the menace using randomized block design during the 2022 and 2023 cropping seasons. The variety examined was highly susceptible with plants in T3 being the most affected. Citrus extracts differed significantly (p≤5%) with its essential oil (30 ml/l) being the most effective. The extracts are recommended to be incorporated in B. tabaci management practicesof brinjal.

Keywords

Leaf damage, Brinjal, Cost-effective, Ecofriendly Bemisia tabaci, Sap sucking pests, Citrus aurantium, Pest control, Susceptible, Infestation, Management, Nigeria