Volume : V, Issue : VIII, August - 2015

Study on Major insect pests And major diseases of Banana of Malda, West Bengal, India

Swapan Kumar Chowdhury

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The aim of this study is to focus yield loss of Banana fruit by different Banana insect pests and major diseases and their effect on economic condition of mada peoples as well as national trading system. This study is totally field base which was conducted during 2014–2015 in many public Banana garden of Maldadistrict to assess the fruit loss in different genotypes of Banana due to Banana insect pests and diseases. The principle insect pests and diseases of banana are Thrips, Aphids, Corm weevil, Stem weevil, Hard scale, Tingid or Lace wing bug. Information about damage and fruit loss of Banana were collected from farmers using questionnaire and group discussion and cross check by aged people. The observation from field report revealed that yield loss and damages of Banana affected by organ specific pests and disease irrespective of banana genotypes.

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Swapan Kumar Chowdhury Study on Major Insect Pests And Major Diseases of Banana of Malda, West Bengal, India Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.5, Issue : 8 August 2015

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