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Protection of Seeds of Sorghum from Infestation by the Weevil, Sitophilus oryzae Linn

Abstract

                                Among the various insects that infest cholam seeds, the weevil, Sitophilus oryzae L., is considered to be the most important one. Both the grubs and adults bore into the grains reducing them to fragments, and dust. To find out an effective insecticide for the control of the pest in storage, experiments were conducted and the results are presented.

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