Evaluation of IPM module for the management of viral diseases of blackgram in Prakasam district

Abstract

The study on evaluation of IPM module for the management of viral disease of blackgram in Prakasam district was carried out during Rabi, 2017-18 and Rabi, 2018-19 in blackgram farmers fields of Prakasam district. The experiment was carried out in 2.0 ha each year with active participation of farmers with an objective to assess the integrated management module for the management of viral diseases in blackgram. Mean of YMV incidence in IPM module and farmer practice was 2.62 and 20.35 percent respectively. Mean yield of IPM module was 10.25q ha-1 with net returns and C: B ratio of 25817 Rs ha-1 and 1:2.1, respectively. Whereas, farmer practice recorded mean yield of 9.00 q ha-1 with net returns and C: B ratio of 18275Rs ha-1 and 1:1.7, respectively.