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The insects which infests cotton are
(A) . Lipaphis erysimi
(B) . Aphis gossypii
(C) . Phenacoccus solenopsis
(D) . Aphis craccivora
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
EXPLANATION
Pests of Commercial & Fiber Crops & Managemen
- Major Sucking Pests of Cotton:
- Target Pests of Cotton:
- Aphis gossypii: The cotton aphid (melon aphid), a major pest causing crinkling and leaf curling and secreting honeydew.
- Phenacoccus solenopsis: The invasive cotton mealybug, causing devastating economic losses to Bt cotton across India.
- Other Aphids Listed:
- (A) Lipaphis erysimi: Mustard aphid, infests cruciferous crops.
- (D) Aphis craccivora: Cowpea aphid, infests pulses and legumes.
- Conclusion: Insects infesting cotton are (B) and (C) only (Option 2).
Correct option: (2) (B) and (C) only.
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