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Field Evaluation of Some Selected Lines of Musk Melon Against Red Pumpkin Beetle, Aulacophora Foveicollis Lucas

M. M. H. Khan
Department of Entomology, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dhumki, Patuakhali, Bangladesh.

M. S. Hossain
Entomology Section, Horticulture Research Center, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur-1701, Bangladesh

M. E. Hoque
Department of Horticulture,Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahaman Agricultural University, Salna, Gazipur-1706, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Field evaluation of 12 selected lines of musk melon was assessed red pumpkin beetle in the experimental field of Horticulture Department, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahaman Agricultural University (BSMRAU) during October to December 2007. The abundance of the red pumpkin beetle (RPB) was assessed when damage was noticed on the cotyledonus leaves. None of the muskmelon lines were found free from the attack of RPB or escaped its damage throughout the crop period. In terms of abundance level, CM007 was found to be the most susceptible line followed by CM039, CM015 and CM001, respectively. In terms of percent leaf infestation, CM022 was found to be the most susceptible line followed by CM030, CM001 and CM006.

Keywords: Musk melon, Red pumpkin, Beetle, Vegetables.

Location: Department of Horticulture,Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahaman Agricultural University, Salna, Gazipur-1706, Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-10-2007

End Date: 00-12-2007

Program Area: Pest Management

Commodity: Muskmelon, Insects

Objectives:

To find out lines of musk melon which are less infested by red pumpkin beetle.

Methodology:

The experiment was conducted in the experimental field, Department of Horticulture, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University during October to December 2007. Twelve lines of musk melon viz., CM010 (V1), CM039 (V2), CM007 (V3), CM001 (V4) CM004 (V5), CM022 (V6),CM006 (V7), CM002 (V8), CM015 (V9), CM030 (V10), CM005 (V11), CM003 (V12) were evaluated. The experiment was laid out in RCBD with three replications. Seeds of musk melon lines were collected from the Department of Horticulture, BSMRAU. Seed were sown in poly bag on 7 October, 2007. The field was prepared by ploughing followed by laddering to obtain good tilth, during the 3^rd week of October, 2007. The plot size was 4 m x 3 m with 1.5 m apart of each block. Recommended doses of fertilizer and agronomic practices were followed by Rashid. Fifteen day old seedlings were transplanted in the main field on 30 October, 2007. The number of red pumpkin beetle and leaf infestation were recorded by counting red pumpkin beetle per plant, and the number of infested and healthy leaves per plant through visual inspection. This operation was done at 7 days interval staring from one week after transplanting and continued up to fruiting stage. The percent leaf infestation per plant was calculated from the healthy and infested leaves of 4 plants per plot. Screening of musk melon lines were done under field condition with natural infestation. Less susceptible varieties to red pumpkin beetle were evaluated based on the abundance of red pumpkin beetle, its nature and quantity of damage and percent leaf infestation of plants of a plot. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) of different parameters was performed using MSTAT-C software after square root transformation. Means were separated by DMRT.

Source of Information: Bangladesh Journal of Agriculture, Vol: 37(1), pp: 23-26, 2012, ISSN: 0253-5408,

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Achievement/Findings:

None of the 12 musk melon lines either remained free from the attack of red pumpkin beetle or escaped its damage throughout the crop period. However, differences existed in the abundance levels of this pest and percent leaf infestation. In terms of the number of RPB, the line CM007 was found to be the most susceptible line followed by CM039, CM015 and CM00, respectively and rest lines were found to be less susceptible.

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