Research Article | Published: 20 June 2019

Incidence and impact of Sahyadrassus malabaricus (Moore) on planted seedlings of Dipterocarpus bourdillonii  Brandis

P. A. Jose, M.S. Sanil, Binoy N.M. and K. Swarupanandan

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 42 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 105-108 | 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2019-PL5317 | Cite this article

Abstract

During post evaluation on the restoration of Diptercarpus bourdillonii, a critically endangered tree of the Southern Western Ghats, Kerala; incidence of Sahyadrassus malabaricus (Moore) (Lepidoptera: Hepialidae) was found out first time as host plant for the insect-pest. The pest had severe impact on survival of planted seedlings and estimated 60-70% loss after 2-3 years of planting. The pest incidence recorded thus becomes the major factor affecting  the restoration success of  the species in situ compared least occurrence ex situ extent plantation potential of the species.

Keywords

Diptercarpus bourdillonii, Evaluation, Kerala, Restoration, Sahyadrassus malabaricus, Southern Western Ghats

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Jose, P.A., Sanil, M., N.M., B. and Swarupanandan, K., 2019. Incidence and impact of Sahyadrassus malabaricus (Moore) on planted seedlings of Dipterocarpus bourdillonii  Brandis. Indian Journal of Forestry, 42(2), pp.105-108. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2019-PL5317

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