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Project Code

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-

2.

Title

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Studies on prevalence, severity, distribution and control of mulberry pests and diseases inJammu and KashmirState.

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Investigators

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Anil Dhar,Bindroo BB,Bali RK

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Project period

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1992 - 1996

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Institute/ University

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Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute, Pampore, Jammu & Kashmir

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Project cost

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-

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Objectives

• To know the prevalence of different mulberry pests and diseases with their severity and distribution besides working out the management strategies of most harmful ones.

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Important findings

Of different pests and diseases of mulberry observed inJammu and Kashmirit has been found that tukra,Mimastra cynuraand powdery mildew are of wide spread occurrence inJammuprovince. Bavistin at 1000 ppm conc., in a double spray schedule, is most effective in managing powdery mildew diseases.

Bavistin at 1000 ppm concentration in double spray schedule and cypermethrin are recommended for control of mulberry pests and diseases.