Vol. 12, Issue 10 (2023)

Author(s):
RP Juneja, KK Dhedhi, BV Patoliya, MK Bheda, Amit Bera, KD Mungra and AC Detroja

Abstract:
Chick pea (Cicer arietinum L.) and other legume crops growing in the tropics and subtropics are important host of Bruchids (Callosobruchus spp.), which can cause significant economic losses. During summer bright days, solarizing chick pea seeds in a clear polythene (700 gauge) packet for 6 days (4 hours each day) will prevent damage from the pulse beetle and preserve seed germination (above 85.00% IMSCS level) for up to 9 months of storage. Solar heating is a secure and reasonably priced approach for deinfesting chick pea seeds that farmers in semi-arid tropical and humid tropical climates may want to take into consideration.