Authors : S. L. Pawar
Page Nos : 84-86
Description :
Sonala dam is an earthen dam, constructed by irrigation department of Maharashtra Govt. The present work is an extensive survey conducted from July to December, 2015 to study the occurrence and abundance of floral aphids and their associated floral plants in the area of Nagardevale, the place with abundance of floral farms just 4 k. m. away from Ahmednagar city. The aphids are the sap suckers and are considered as a serious floral pest of great importance. About 11 species of aphids belonging to family Aphididae were found during investigative studies of the floral farms. It was observed that, 5 species of aphids are more destructive and affects the commercially important flowering plants belonging to family Rosaceae, Asteraceae, Asparagaceae, Malvaceae and Lamiaceae including the most important flowering plants like rose, aster, tuberose, marigold and tulsi in the area of Nagardevale where the survey was conducted. The remaining 6 species were associated with sunflower, soyabean, cabbage, ladies finger, brinjal and caster. The identification of aphids was done by using standard taxonomic keys. The collected data was summarized. This investigative studywill help in identification and Control of the aphid population to yield more from the flower production.
Keywords: Malvaceae, Rosaceae, Asteraceae, Asparagaceae , Aphids, Host plants.
