Botany Research Journal
ISSN: OnlineISSN: Print 1995-4751
Abstract
To study the population dynamics of aphids on wheat in Charsadda, the present research work was carried out at the research farm of Agricultural Research Station Charsadda during 2023‐24. Five wheat varieties i.e. Pirsabaq‐13,Pirsabaq‐15,Zincol‐16,Pakistan‐13 and Pirsabaq‐21 were tested. The experiment followed randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. Weekly data were recorded on the population densities of aphids and yield data was recorded after harvesting. Results showed that significantly lower aphid population was recorded on wheat variety Pirsabaq‐21 (0.15 aphids per leaf) while significantly higher was recorded on variety Pakistan‐13 (1.03 aphids per leaf). Comparatively higher mean yield was recorded for Pirsabaq‐21 (4257.3 kg per ha) while significantly lower yield was recorded for variety Pakistan‐13 (2896.7 kg per ha). Hence, wheat variety Pirsabaq‐21 is recommended for sowing in district Charsadda.
How to cite this article:
Madieha Ambreen, Fawad Khan, Abdul Haseeb and Inam Ullah. Varietal Effect of Wheat on Population Density of Aphids (Aphidoidea) at District Charsadda Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/makbrj.2025.6.9
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1995-4751/makbrj.2025.6.9