Table 4 Pearson correlation between S. litura larvae sizes and average weight or percent marketability.

From: Field evaluation of synthetic and neem-derived alternative insecticides in developing action thresholds against cauliflower pests

Larvae sizes

Weight (g)

Marketability (%)

<1 cm

−0.174

−0.252

1–2 cm

−0.712***

−0.769***

>2 cm

−0.712***

−0.746***

  1. Data used were from 12th August, 21st August and 17th September trials conducted at Bahawalpur during 2016. *** indicates significance at P < 0.001.
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