The main review purpose this paper provides updated information on the effect of different planting dates on the infestation of maize stem borer (Chilo partellus) were carried out at different areas by different investigators. The results different trials conducted in different agro ecological zone revealed that the damage was higher damage and yield decrease was recorded in late planted maize and the damage was gradually decreased and yield increase in early panted maize in season. Lower infestation was observed in winter season followed by spring and summer season respectively. This study suggests that the percent infestation of maize stem borer can be minimized by sowing early in crop season.
 

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