Evaluation of Mango Germplasms for Resistance against Mango Shoot Gall Psylla, Apsylla Cistellata Ruckton (Homoptera: Psyllidae)

Abstract

Mango shoot gall psylla, Apsylla cistellata Buckton (Psyllidae: Homoptera) is one of the region specific serious pest of mango in India. The pest forms hard conical shaped green shoot galls in place of axillary and apical buds which hampers the initiation of inflorescences and retard the growth. A total of 100 mango genotypes were screened and evaluated against A. cistellata infestation during years 2011-12 to 2014-15. Genotype, Himayuddin, Lal Sinduria, Mulgoa Hill and Hybrid- 11/4 were found resistant against A. cistellata in field conditions. These genotypes can further be utilized for shoot gall psylla resistant breeding programmes.