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Agriculture University, Jodhpur

Agriculture University, Jodhpur was established on 14th September, 2013 by Government of Rajasthan under Agriculture University, Jodhpur Act 21 of 2013 to focus on holistic development of arid and semi-arid regions of the state covering 6 districts (Jodhpur, Barmer, Nagaur, Pali, Jalore and Sirohi), constituting 28% of total geographical area which is sustaining 20.8% human and 28.4% animal population of the state. The districts under jurisdiction of the university cover 3 agro-ecological zones of the state. These are Arid Western Plain Zone Ia (Jodhpur and Barmer districts), Transitional plain of Luni Basin Zone IIb (Jalore, Pali, and Sirohi districts) and part of Transitional Plain of Inland Drainage Zone IIa (Nagaur district). The university has 1 institute of diploma and 3 colleges to produce highly competent educated human resources in agriculture and allied sciences besides 2 agricultural research stations, one each in zone Ia & IIb and 3 agricultural research sub stations, one in each zone to prepare, plan and perform highly need based research in this acute water scarce but naturally rich bio-diversified zone of the country. The third most important part in tri-pillar (Teaching, Research & Extension) of agricultural development, the extension for transfer of technologies are reached to doorsteps of the farming community by 6 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (K-V-Ks), 2 in Nagaur district and 1 each in Jodhpur, Barmer, Jalore & Sirohi districts under the umbrella of the university. The different units of teaching, research and extension are coordinating to systematically run by the headquarter situated at Mandor, Jodhpur.

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    Biology and Management of Leaf Webber and Capsule Borer, Antigastra catalaunalis (Duponchel) in Sesame
    (Agriculture University, Jodhpur, 2021-08-17) Kumar, Santosh; Sundria, M. M.; Kumawat, M. M.; Ram, Dama
    The biology of leaf webber and capsule borer, Antigastra catalaunalis was studied on sesame variety RT-351 under laboratory conditions and found that the female moth laid their eggs singly, oval in shape, translucent with orange colour spots with length and width varied from 0.35 - 0.45 mm and 0.18 - 0.25 mm, respectively. Incubation period found varied from 50.00 to 70.00 hours. There were five larval instars and total larval period varied from 9.28 to 12.60 days and the pupal period lasted from 4.20 to 7.40 days. The average length and width of pupa was found 7.43 ± 0.47 and 1.43 ± 0.22 mm. Moths were stout and medium in size. The colour of moth varied from light reddish brown to dark reddish brown. The female moth lived slightly longer than the males. Average male to female ratio was showed 1.0:1.1 to 1.0:1.3. During screening of sesame genotypes against sesame leaf webber and capsule borer, Antigastra catalaunalis (Duponchel) recorded 8.83% to 26.22%, 8.73% to 23.52% and 4.82% to 12.50% damage at vegetative, flowering and capsule stages, respectively. Genotype EC-35000 was found resistant and genotypes viz., NIC 13362A, IS-346, IS-552, SI-3275, IS-199-2-04 and SI-3315-16 were found moderately resistant whereas genotypes viz., SI-1925, S-0627 and IC-152485 were found moderately susceptible. Strain II of Beauveria bassiana gave 100, 95.00, 90.00, 77.50 and 70.00per cent of mortality against 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th instar larvae after 96 hours of treatment, respectively, whereas bacterium, Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki (Bt) gave 50.00, 45.00, 42.50, 32.50 and 20.00 per cent mortality of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th instar larvae after 96 hours of application, respectively, under laboratory conditions among all the entomophagous fungal pathogen. Based on overall results, efficacy of bio-agents against A. catalaunalis can be showed in order B. bassiana strain II>B. bassiana strain I>M. anisopliae>V. dahlia>I. fumosorosea>Bacillus thuringiensis.