Role of Agrometeorological Factors in Regulating the Abundance of Brinjal Shoot and Fruit Borer (Leucinodes orbonalis) in District Kupwara, India

The study on Role of agrometeorological factors in regulating the abundance Brinjal shoot and fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis) Kupwara revealed that at all locations District Kupwara, first adult male moth Leucinodes orbonalis was trapped during 24 SW. Moth population increased peaked 34 SW (4.0 moths/trap), thereafter declined reached to zero level last week September. Correlation studies between abiotic catch from three viz Langate, Chowgal Handwara had positive significant correlation with minimum temperature (0.469,0.461 0.462) but non-significant maximum (0.406,0.401 0.410), rainfall (0.032,0.058 0.035), relative humidity evening(0.434,0.418 0.421), though negative morning (-0.149,-0.123 -0.166) respectively. Multiple regression analysis as major contributor buildup pest followed by (evening) while (morning) least effect pest.