Effect of Intercropping and Organic Matter Subterranean Termites Population in Sugarcane Field on the
Abstract
The effect of intercropping and addition of organic matters on subterranean termites in a field of sugarcane was determined. Garlic (Allium sativum L.), linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.), oliseed (Brassica compestris L.) and Methi (Trigonella foenumgraecum L.) were intercropped with sugarcane on ridges at the time of setts placement in the furrows. Organic matters (blood, sugarcane trash & fresh cattle dung) were added to the soil 15 days before sowing and mixed well within the soil with the help of a hand hoe. Data were recorded for germination, bud damage and termites counts. Garlic and sarson intercropped plots had significantly high germination, less bud damage and non-significant termites counts in comparison with other intercrops and sugarcane alone. Addition of blood caused minimum bud damage (20.32 to 35.20%) as compared to control (43.13 to 58.20%). Termites count was numerically less in blood added plots (0.00 to 12.5%) than in control (0.00 to 34.0%) at different time points. It is suggested that intercropping with garlic and addition of blood can be suitable in integrated pest management program of subterranean termites in agroecosystem of sugarcane
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