Wednesday, January 9, 2019: 4:15 PM

Preservation Hall Studios 7 - 8 (New Orleans Marriott)

Layton D McCullars , University of Arkansas

Gus Lorenz , The University of Arkansas

Nick R. Bateman , University of Arkansas - RREC

Jarrod Hardke , University of Arkansas-RREC

Aaron Cato , University of Arkansas

Benjamin C Thrash , University of Arkansas

Nichole Taillon , University of Arkansas CES

Kevin McPherson , University of Arkansas

Tara Clayton , University of Arkansas-RREC

Andrew Plummer , University of Arkansas CES

Garrett Felts , University of Arkansas- RREC

Audio File Recorded Presentation

Fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith), is a common pest of rice in the Midsouth. Infestations can cause rapid defoliation of rice plants at any time throughout the growing season. However, little is known about the impact of defoliation on rice yields. Actual FAW infestations and mechanical defoliation were evaluated at the 2-3 leaf, tillering, and panicle internode elongation stages at defoliation levels of 25, 50, and 100%. The objective of this study was to determine the impact of defoliation on rice yield and to develop a treatment threshold for FAW if needed on rice.

The Impact of Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera Frugiperda, on Growth and Yield of Rice