Vol. 9, Issue 11 (2020)

Author(s):
Ravi Venkanna Babu M, Jahnavi M, Prasada Rao GMV and Varaprasada Rao CH

Abstract:
The study on evaluation of integrated crop management in chilli of Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh was carried out during Kharif 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 in chilli farmers fields of Prakasam district. The experiment was carried out in 4.0 ha each with active participation of farmers with an objective to assess the integrated management module for enhancing the productivity and profitability. Mean of Gemini virus incidence in IPM module and farmer practice was 18.9 and 28.6 percent respectively. Mean yield of ICM module was 85.83 q ha-1 with net returns and C: B ratio of 573666.6 Rs ha-1 and 1:2.75, respectively. Whereas, farmer practice recorded mean yield of 78.86 q ha-1 with net returns and C: B ratio of Rs ha-1 and 1:2.34, respectively.