Mahatma Phule Agricultural University, Rahuri. Dist Ahmednagar (Maharashtra)
Experiments were carried out on the effect rf carbofuran and Azotobacter seed treatment to determine their compatibility and effect on shootfly incidence and yield in kharif 1977, 78 and 79. Treatments with carbofuran and Azotobacter individually and in combination has given promising results for the control of shootfly. In the case of Azotobacter treatment, there was marked decline in the incidence of shootfly. From the Azotobacter counts, it was concluded that carbofuran is compatible with Azotobacter. Grain and fodder yields were quite higher in seed treated with carbofuran and Azotobacter individually and incombination as compared to control. However, highest yields recorded in carbofuran treatment alone. Only spending of Rs. 5/ha for Azotobacter extra Rs, 1278/ha were obtained where this culture is safe and economical to poor farmers. Even in carbofuran seed treatment Rs. 2726/ha were obtained by spending of Rs. 135/ha for carbofuran.
