2023 Vol. 29 No.1 PP 111-114
https://doi.org/10.33451/florafauna.v29i1pp111-114
A Study on Biodiversity of Citrus Orchards at Ramganj Mandi, Kota, Rajasthan, India
*Bhujabal Singh Parihar, Subrat Sharma and Surabhi Shrivastava
Department of Zoology,
Career Point University, KOTA, INDIA
Department of Zoology,
Government College, KOTA INDIA and
Wild Life Science,
University of Kota, KOTA, INDIA
*Corresponding Author :
E-mail: bhujbal.parihar@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Area around Ramganj Mandi in Kota district has a distinct place in citrus crop production at national and international
levels. The inquiry led to the identification of the insect pests that attack citrus orchards in the Kota region. The most destructive
major insect pests of a citrus crop were identified. The most widespread and significant contributor to the production of citrus
crops in the citrus orchards of Ramganj Mandi is the mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata), along with other citrus crops. Identification
and study of these pests were carried out with the help of experts and various reference materials. Observation and collection of
insect-pest specimens were done by the sweeping method for further study with a collection of infested plant parts at the citrus
orchards of Kota. In the context of the present study, it can be concluded that necessary efforts should be made and implemented
to conserve the biodiversity of citrus orchards..
KEY WORDS : Biodiversity, Citrus orchards, Insect, Kota, Pests, Ramganj Mandi.