Infestation Pattern of <i>Macrosiphum rosae</i> and <i>Tetranychus</i> sp. in Rose Plants (<i>Rosa hybrida</i>) Cultivated in Protected and Open Cultivation in Kathmandu District

Authors

  • Vinod Kumar Thapa Central Department of Zoology
  • Prem Bahadur Budha Central Department of Zoology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jnhm.v23i0.1844

Keywords:

Rose, mites, aphids, infestation, canopy level, Kathmandu

Abstract

A study was carried out from January to December 2005 in four different sites of Kathmandu district. Infestation pattern of mite and aphid was observed in different canopy levels (top, middle and bottom) of rose plant. Top part of the plant showed highest aphid infestation followed by middle part and bottom part showed little or no infestation. Similar trend was observed in case of mite, with highest distribution in top, middle part and relatively low in bottom part. Macrosiphum rosae and Tetranychus sp. were found to be the dominant pests infesting rose plants in open and protected conditions respectively.

Key words: Rose; mites; aphids; infestation; canopy level; Kathmandu

Journal of Natural History Museum Vol. 23, 2008 Page 88-91

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Author Biographies

Vinod Kumar Thapa, Central Department of Zoology

Professor; Central Department of Zoology TU Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal

Prem Bahadur Budha, Central Department of Zoology

Professor; Central Department of Zoology TU Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal

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Published

2009-06-05

How to Cite

Thapa, V. K., & Budha, P. B. (2009). Infestation Pattern of <i>Macrosiphum rosae</i> and <i>Tetranychus</i> sp. in Rose Plants (<i>Rosa hybrida</i>) Cultivated in Protected and Open Cultivation in Kathmandu District. Journal of Natural History Museum, 23, 88–91. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnhm.v23i0.1844

Issue

Vol. 23 (2008)

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Articles