Spatial Distribution Behaviour of Thrips in Important Cucurbitaceous Vegetable Crops

Sardana HR*, Bhat MN, Chaudhary H, Sureja AK, Sharma K, Ahmad Mobin

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Print ISSN : 0970-4078.
Online ISSN : 2229-4473.
Website:www.vegetosindia.org
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Doi: 10.5958/2229-4473.2016.00078.1
First Page: 126
Last Page: 129
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Keywords: Spatial distribution, Field sampling, Thrips, Cucurbits.


Abstract

The individuals of a species of insects distribute themselves in their habitat with a characteristic pattern. The study of distribution pattern is of considerable ecological significance. Field sampling of an insect population without sound ecological basis can lead to erroneous estimation and conclusions. Control of the pest can be enhanced by the determining its spatial distribution and developing a sampling procedure for estimating its population.


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Author Information

Sardana HR* Bhat MN Chaudhary H Sureja AK Sharma K Ahmad Mobin
ICAR-National Research Centre for Integrated Pest Management, New Delhi, 110012, India

*Corresponding author: Sardana HR, Principal Scientist (Entomology), National Centre for Integrated Pest Management, Pusa Campus, New Delhi-12, India, Tel +91 9968384033, E-mail: hrsardana@rediffmail.com