how to identify Jassids in Brinjal crop –

  • Nymphs and adults suck the sap from the lower surface of the leaves.
  • The infected leaf curls upward along the margins, which may turn yellowish and show burnt up patches.
  • They also transmit mycoplasma diseases like a little leaf and virus disease like a mosaic.
  • Fruit setting is adversely affected by the infestation.
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