Field Screening of Chickpea Varieties/Germplasm against Gram Pod Borer, Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) in Kanpur Region of Uttar Pradesh, India

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Radhey variety showed the lowest mean population of H. armigera larvae at 0.43 larvae per plant, indicating strong resistance.
The pod damage for Radhey was also lowest at 9.86 percent, underscoring its effectiveness against the pest.
KGD-1320 variety achieved the highest grain yield of 16.08 q/ha, suggesting its agricultural value.
The assessment involved testing twenty chickpea varieties and two check varieties in Kanpur, highlighting diverse resistance levels.

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Field tests assess resistance and yield among various chickpea germplasm against Helicoverpa armigera, indicating key varietal differences.

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Field tests assess resistance and yield among various chickpea germplasm against Helicoverpa armigera, indicating key varietal differences.