Muhammad Atique Akhter

A new species of the cicada genus Cicadatra Kolenati, 1857 (Hemiptera, Cicadidae) from Pakistan with a key to the known species of Pakistani Cicadatra

Abstract A new species of cicada, Cicadatra ziaratica sp. n., is described from Pakistan. Male genitalia, timbal and opercula are described and illustrated as important diagnostic characters. Biological notes are also provided. A key to the known Cicadatra of Pakistan is provided.

Comparative Efficacy of Different Chemical Treatments for Paddy Blast, Brown Leaf Spot and Bacterial Leaf Blight Diseases in Rice (Oryza Sativa L.)

Paddy blast, brown leaf spot and bacterial leaf blight of rice are the most devastating diseases of rice worldwide causing serious threats to food security. For the purpose field trials were conducted for the evaluation of different available fungicides at Rice Research Institute, Kala Shah Kaku during season of 2016. Application of different fungicide to control the disease and their effect on paddy yield under field condition were studied. The results showed that fungicide application not only controlled the disease but also improved the paddy yield as compared to control. In this study, Amistar Top 325 SC performed best to control the Paddy blast that leaf to high yield. In the case of Brown leaf spot, application of Switch DF 80 WG revealed the lowest incidence of disease along with highest protection value. Similarly, Nativo was most effective to control the Bacterial Leaf Blight incidence. Conclusively, these chemical can be used to control the studied bacterial and fungal diseases for high paddy yield.

Two new species of the genus Cicadatra Kolenati (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) from Pakistan.

Two new species of the genus Cicadatra Kolenati, C. ashrafi sp.n. and C. tandojamensis sp.n. are described from Pakistan. Male genitalia, timbals and opercula are described and illustrated as important diagnostic characters. Host affinity for one species is also provided. A key to the known species of Pakistani Cicadatra is also given.