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OFT and FLD

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OFT and FLD
PLANT PROTECTION TECHNOLOGIES

Plant Protection - OFT & FLD Technologies

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pal (Jalgaon-I)
Banana | Onion | Cotton | Bengal Gram | Brinjal

Overview

The Plant Protection Department at KVK Pal conducts On-Farm Testing (OFT) and Front Line Demonstrations (FLD) to evaluate and demonstrate effective pest and disease management strategies for major crops in the region.

On-Farm Testing (OFT) Technologies

OFT - I
BANANA
To control Erwinia rot disease in Banana by using University recommendation

Evaluation of university-recommended management practices for controlling Erwinia rot (rhizome rot) disease in banana, including cultural, biological and chemical control measures.

Erwinia rot Rhizome rot Disease management
OFT - II
ONION
Control of thrips in Onion

Evaluation of integrated management strategies for controlling thrips (Thrips tabaci) in onion crop, including chemical, biological and cultural control methods.

Thrips tabaci Sucking pest Pest management

Front Line Demonstrations (FLD) Technologies

FLD - I
COTTON
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Cotton

Demonstration of holistic IPM approach for cotton pest management including monitoring, economic threshold level (ETL) based interventions, biological control agents, need-based chemical control, and cultural practices.

Bollworm Pink bollworm Aphids Jassids Whitefly
FLD - II
BENGAL GRAM
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Bengal Gram

Demonstration of IPM practices for Bengal Gram focusing on pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) management, wilt disease control, and other pest problems using eco-friendly approaches.

Pod borer Helicoverpa Wilt disease IPM
FLD - III
BRINJAL
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Brinjal

Demonstration of IPM strategies for brinjal (eggplant) focusing on major pests including shoot and fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis), aphids, jassids, and mite management using integrated approaches.

Shoot & fruit borer Aphids Jassids Mites IPM

Technologies Summary

Sr. No.TypeCropTechnology / Pest Targeted
1OFT-IBananaErwinia rot disease control
2OFT-IIOnionThrips control
3FLD-ICottonIntegrated Pest Management (IPM)
4FLD-IIBengal GramIntegrated Pest Management (IPM)
5FLD-IIIBrinjalIntegrated Pest Management (IPM)

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) promotes eco-friendly, sustainable pest control reducing chemical pesticide usage.

Key IPM Components Demonstrated

  • Cultural Control: Crop rotation, sanitation, resistant varieties
  • Mechanical Control: Pheromone traps, light traps, sticky traps
  • Biological Control: Natural enemies, Trichoderma, NPV
  • Chemical Control: Need-based, ETL-based pesticide application
  • Monitoring: Regular pest surveillance and ETL determination

Expected Benefits

  • Reduced Crop Losses: Effective pest and disease management
  • Lower Pesticide Use: Eco-friendly IPM approaches
  • Improved Quality: Better produce quality and marketability
  • Higher Yield: Reduced pest damage leads to better productivity
  • Farmer Income: Increased profitability through reduced input costs

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