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VOL. 6, ISSUE 3 (2021)
A review on effect of pests on Milletia pinnata (L.)– An avenue tree in an urban environment of Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India
Authors
KS Shanthi Sree, A Suvarna Latha, P Lakshmi Padmavathi, D Bharathi
Abstract
The Milletia pinnata (L.) is suitable to grow in special environment like intense heat and sunlight and because of its long tap root and thick network of lateral roots it can tolerate extreme drought conditions. The dense shade of the tree decreases the surface water evaporation and nitrogen fixation is promoted by the roots. Avenue trees like Milletia pinnata apart from having medicinal values it is a part of urban forestry in terms of atmospheric carbon reduction. The tree species of Milletia pinnata from the Tirupati urban area, Andhra paradesh have been found to have light brown patches, snaky patches and green hook-like out-growths (galls) which affect the ability of carbon sequestration and in removing particulate matter from the atmosphere. The present article shows the observations made due to the infection of pests such as moths, flies and mites on M. pinnata for a period of 12 months in the Tirupati urban area, Andhra Pradesh, India. This preliminary work highlights the environmental problems due to insect infestation on M.pinnata and can help researchers to carry out further studies to find out the root cause and preventive measures to be under taken to control this infestation.
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Pages:700-702
How to cite this article:
KS Shanthi Sree, A Suvarna Latha, P Lakshmi Padmavathi, D Bharathi "A review on effect of pests on <em>Milletia pinnata</em> (L.)– An avenue tree in an urban environment of Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 3, 2021, Pages 700-702
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