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Potato Leafhopper Management Guide by Rajesh Kumar is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses the potato leafhopper pest, which migrates annually to feed on potato and other crops. It causes yield reductions by curling leaves. Management strategies include early planting, using resistant varieties, and insecticide application when nymphs exceed thresholds. A trial found applying the pyrethrum product Pyganic starting at adult arrival or nymph hatch controlled leafhoppers and increased yields compared to an untreated control. Adding the inorganic clay Surround did not further i
- Author
- Rajesh Kumar
- Language
- EN