* National Plant Protection Training Institute, Rajendrahagar, Hyderabad.
Stanley Girls Junior College, Chapel Road, Hyderabad.
Seed treatment with imidacloprid increased the plant height, leaf area and yield of okra besides effectively controlling aphids and jassids. 7.5 g of imidacloprid per kg of okra seed was found ideal. Two foliar sprays during vegetative stage of the crop can be avoided if the seed is treated.
