R. SHARMA, B.L. JAT AND N. RAM

A study was conducted to find out the impact of sowing dates on the incidence of Earias spp. on okra during kharif 2006. The minimum infestation of Earias spp. was observed on early sown okra crop (3rd July), with highest fruit yield while, maximum was on late sown crop (24th July) with minimum fruit yield. Infestation of Earias spp. on okra shoots and fruits, both number and weight basis had significant positive correlation with sowing dates whereas, significant negative correlation with fruit yield. The correlation study indicated that with the advancement of sowing dates, the infestation in okra shoots as well as fruits increased and fruit yield decreased.