Broodlac Management in Lac Production: A Review

Broodlac is the key component of lac production. Thus, production and management of broodlac before and after its inoculation on host trees are very crucial. Predators and parasitoids on the broodlac have to be managed through cultural, biological and chemical approaches to avoid lac crop failures. Timely inoculation of brood, its shifting and removal from host trees are essential operations for successful lac production. This review focuses on broodlac management.

Sangita Basrani*1, Moni Thomas2 and Sadhana Kesharwani3 Click here to download file

Research Review | Published online : 20-Nov-2024