1Division of Entomology, Sher-e-kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Shalimar (J&K).
2International Rice Research Institute, India Office, NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi 110 012, e-mail: bhatbari@rediffmail.com.
Economics of marigold as trap crop revealed that during 2003 and 2004 tomato equivalent yield was more in 3:1 combination which recorded 24557.14 and 28399.99 kg/ha followed by 6:1 combination which recorded 22974.14 and 26565.97 kg/ha, respectively. It is concluded that 3:1 combination (Tomato: marigold) was the best treatment followed by 6:1 and 9:1 combinations. Whereas, the sole crop proved the least effective treatment.
Helicoverpa armigera, trap crop, marigold, tomato
