Integrated watermelon bud necrosis disease management in water melon
Implementing Organization
Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR)
Project Overview
Combination of cultural and chemical control measures helps in reduction of vector and virus incidence. 70 to 80 % reduction in vector thrips population in treatments compared to control. 67 to 78% reduction in virus incidence in treatment as compared to Control. There is 45 to 60% increase in yield by following IDM as compared control