Research

Agricultural Sciences

Title :

Management of stem borer in grapes

Area of research :

Agricultural Sciences

Focus area :

Entomology

Principal Investigator :

Dr. D. S. Yadav, Scientist, National Research Centre for Grapes (NRCG), Pune

Timeline Start Year :

2013

Timeline End Year :

2019

Contact info :

Details

Total Budget (INR):

36,70,000

Achievements :

To identify and document various species of stem borer infesting grapes and to study their biology, to explore nondestructive method of stem borer detection and potential of mechanical methods of stem borer management, to evaluate microbial pathogens, IIHR technology ‘Healer cum Sealer’ and light traps for the management of stem borer in grapes. To identify alternate host sources in and around the vineyards 5. Evaluation of potential chemicals and delivery methods for the management of stem borer

Organizations involved