Projects

Survey of Bean Pod Borer (Maruca testulalis), Whitefly and Aphids and their Natural Enemies on Country Bean (Lablab purpureus)

The bean pod borer, whitefly and aphids have appeared as serious pests of country beans in Bangladesh. The bean pod borer and aphids damage the bean […]

  • Start Date: 1999
  • End Date: 2004
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Varietal Screening of Eggplant for Resistance to Bacterial Wilt, Fruit and Shoot Borer (FSB), Leafhopper (jassids) and Root-knot Nematode(RKN) and of Tomato Resistance to BW ,Virus Disease and RKN

FSB, BW, jassids and RKN seriously damage eggplant varieties grown by the farmers every year. Farmers use pesticides indiscriminately without knowing the pest, or gaining any […]

  • Start Date: 1999
  • End Date: 2004
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Pilot Production of Grafted Eggplant at Intensive Growing Areas (Jessore and Sripur) and Training of Farmers

Bacterial wilt is a widespread serious disease of eggplant in Bangladesh. In absence of any practical control methods, farmers use pesticides indiscriminately without any successful control […]

  • Start Date: 1999
  • End Date: 2004
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On-farm Demonstration of Tomato Grafting for Bacterial Wilt Control

Bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum is a widespread serious disease of tomato in Bangladesh. In absence of any practical control methods, farmers fail to establish […]

  • Start Date: 1999
  • End Date: 2004
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Development of Eggplant Hybrids Resistant to Bacterial Wilt, Fruit & Shoot Borer and Root-knot Nematode

The cultivated eggplant varieties in Bangladesh are susceptible to fruit and shoot borer, bacterial wilt disease, and root-knot nematode, which are the most important pests of […]

  • Start Date: 1999
  • End Date: 2004
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Evaluation of Selected Pumpkin Lines against Virus Diseases

Pumpkin is a popular vegetable in Bangladesh. It is a rich and cheap source of vitamins, especially carotenoid pigments. It can contribute to improved nutritional status, […]

  • Start Date: 1999
  • End Date: 2004
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Screening of Okra Germplasm against Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (YVMV)

The cultivated varieties of okra, which is a major and popular summer vegetable in Bangladesh, are highly susceptible to YVMV. Farmers use a variety of pesticides […]

  • Start Date: 1999
  • End Date: 2004
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On-farm Demonstration on Management of Lepidopteran Pests in Cabbage Using an Integrated Approach

A number of leaf-eating lepidopteran pests, such as Spodoptera litura, diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella), Crocidolomia binotalis, and others are serious pests of cabbage in Bangladesh. Indiscriminate […]

  • Start Date: 1999
  • End Date: 2004
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Assessment of Virus Infestation at Different Stages of Okra Plants

Vectors usually attack the young okra plants at the vegetative stage for virus transmission. Frequent use of highly poisonous pesticides by the farmers, without recognizing the […]

  • Start Date: 1999
  • End Date: 2004
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Off-season Vegetable Production under Integrated Pest Management

Production of off-season vegetables using tolerant varieties will increase availability of the vegetables in the market and bring higher economic returns to farmers. Protective structures for […]

  • Start Date: 1999
  • End Date: 2004
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