Research
Title : | Exploiting the bioefficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes against Tobacco caterpillar (Spodoptera litura) and Serpentine leaf miner (Liriomyza trifolii) in oilseed crops |
Area of research : | Agricultural Sciences |
Focus area : | Nematology |
Principal Investigator : | Mrs. B. Gayatri, Scientist, Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR), Hyderabad |
Timeline Start Year : | 2017 |
Timeline End Year : | 2020 |
Contact info : | b.gayatri@icar.gov.in; p.duraimurugan@icar.gov.in |
Details
Executive Summary : | Collection of EPN strains and testing the virulence on different life stages of Spodoptera litura and Liriomyza trifolii. Mass production and evaluation of promising EPN strains on Spodoptera litura and Liriomyza trifolii in vivo and in vitro |
Co-PI: | Dr. P. Duraimurugan, Scientist, Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR), Hyderabad, Dr. Sunanda Patil, Scientist, Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR), Hyderabad |
Organizations involved
Implementing Agency : | Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR), Hyderabad, Telangana 500030 Funding Agency :Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi | |