Effect of different dates of sowing on pod borer complex of pigeon pea, (Cajanus cajan (L.) Mill Sp.)

Abstract

The studies entitled ‘Effect of different dates of sowing on pod borer complex of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp)’ were conducted during 2017-2018 and 2018-2019. Effect of different sowing dates on pod borer complex revealed that 27th June sowing date was observed to be more congenial for M. vitrata, E. atomosa and H. armigera (11.69, 10.05 and 12.07, respectively) while 13th June sowing date was not congenial as it has revealed less damage by three pod borers (6.88, 5.70 and 7.20, respectively). However, pod fly infestation was highest in 30th May sowing date (19.92) and was less in 27th June sowing date (13.05).