Integrated Pest and Disease Management Module in Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) at Tiruchirappalli District, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.), is not only an important oilseed crop of India but also an important agricultural export commodity and the second largest producer of groundnut in the world. The groundnut cultivation is often subjected to significant yield losses annually due to biotic and abiotic stresses which are the major limiting factors for attaining high productivity. In recent years, groundnut insect pest and disease management through integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) solutions has gained prominence due to the vulnerable effects of pesticides. A front line demonstration study (2020) was conducted at Trichy district during Kharif season involving IPDM module revealed that thrips and Spodoptera litura damage as well as tikka leaf spot was lesser in IPDM module than Farmers Practice (FP) and increased yield by 19 % when compared to FP. From the study it can be concluded that Groundnut under IPDM practices have higher yield than farmer’s practice.