HOME JOURNALS CONTACT

Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences

Year: 2000 | Volume: 3 | Issue: 12 | Page No.: 2163-2164
DOI: 10.3923/pjbs.2000.2163.2164
Influence of environmental factors on rose aphid (Macrosiphum rosaeiformis das (Homoptera:aphididae) attacking rose (Rosa indica var. Iceburg, Rosaceeae)
Shakeel Ahmed and Muhammad Aslam

Abstract: Study on the influence of environmental factor on rose aphid(Macrosiphum rosaeiformis Das (Homopetra:Aphididae) was conducted in the campus lawns of University of Aarid Agriculture Rawalpindi. The aphid population was found from March to May and peaked in the 2nd week of April, 2000. The greater aphid densities were recorded on the top portion of plant. High temperature (over 30 °C) associated with relative humidity, rainfall and windstorm substantially reduced the number if aphids on rose. Deformation of stems, leaves and flowers resulted in case of strong infestation by the aphid.

Fulltext PDF

How to cite this article
Shakeel Ahmed and Muhammad Aslam , 2000. Influence of environmental factors on rose aphid (Macrosiphum rosaeiformis das (Homoptera:aphididae) attacking rose (Rosa indica var. Iceburg, Rosaceeae). Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 3: 2163-2164.

Related Articles:
© Science Alert. All Rights Reserved