Diagnostic survey on Sikkim Mandarin at Beyong, East Sikkim
A detailed survey on fruit fly infestation in Sikkim Mandarin was done to assess the losses of fruit at Beyong village of East Sikkim by the team of KVK East Sikkim. After a brief discussion with the citrus growers, they accompanied the team for detailed survey on the most areas in the village. It was observed that the fruits bearing started and fruits drop due to fruit fly infestation at the surface. Moreover, most of the plants were also affected by Loranthus spp. (plant parasite). The team of KVK advised the farmers to install para pheromone traps to monitor the particular pests and to maintain the orchard neat and clean by picking up the fallen fruits and properly disposed if any from orchard in a pit. As Sikkim Mandarin has wider impact and source of their income generation in the village, the team consulted the matter serious therefore suggested against the control measures of Loranthus spp. weed by removing the parasite in the early stages of its growth or by sowing it off from the branches of its host, so that the entire haustorial system is removed.
Diagnostic visit against insect pest in Sikkim Mandarin orchard
Loranthus spp. in Sikkim Mandarin plant
