Studies on the potentials of Parthenium hysterophorus composts for the management of insect-pest (Agrotis ipsilon) and pathogens (Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. ciceri and Meloidogyne incognita) complex of chickpea cv. Desi T-3

Studies were undertaken to evaluate the potentials of pre flowering (Pre-PHC) and post flowering (Post-PHC) composts of Parthenium hysterophorus alone and in different combinations with Farm Yard Manure (FYM) for the management of pest (Agrotis ipsilon) and pathogens (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceri and Meloidogyne incognita) of chickpea. Application of both these composts @ 100 q/ha were found significantly effective in decreasing the incidence of A. ipsilon, per cent root infection of F. oxysporum f. sp. ciceri and root-knot development and also increased the straw and grain yield of chickpea cv. Desi T-3, over the untreated control. Whereas, application of Pre-PHC @ 100 q/ ha only, was found at par in the above mentioned parameter with the chemical treatment which served as treated control.