Controlling Insect Pests Locally Called Bhunsaraa (Madurasia Obscurella) In Black Gram
About the Practice
According to innovator in 1999, bhunsaraa, an insect pest had infested and consumed all the leaves of whole crop of black gram (Vigna mungo) and maize (Zea mays) crop. To cure this condition, innovator has placed some of the branches of jatropha (Jatropha curcas) plant on the bunds and boundaries of field plot. As a result, the bhunsaraa, an insect pest will feed on the branches and leaves of jatropha plant. Hence, black gram is saved of the problem.
About the Innovator
Agro-Ecological Zone: Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) Central Highlands (Malwa), Gujarat Plain 5.2 (15 Dm4)Central Kathiawar peninsula, hot dry Agro-Climatic Region (Planning Commission) Gujarat Plains and Hills Region (XIII) Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) Middle Gujarat Agroclimatic Zone (GJ-3)
Address: Mu. Ingrola, Babra, Amreli
District: Ahmedabad
State: Gujarat
PIN Code 365620
Practice Details
Formulation: The branches of jatropha (Jatropha curcas) plant
Ingredients: branches of jatropha (Jatropha curcas)
PAS 1:
"Insecticidal properties of the physic nut tree (Jatropha curcas L.) Euphorbiaceae and potential use in pest Management."
https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/185688919.pdf
"Insecticidal activity of Jatropha curcas extracts against housefly, (Musca domestica)"
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25989859/