Abraham, V.A.Pillai, G.B.Radhakrishnan Nair, C.P.2014-05-122014-05-121975Journal of Plantation Crops 3(2) : 83-85, 1975http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1107Biology of. Udaspes flous Cram. the leaf roller pest of turmeric and ginger was studied under laboratory conditions The average duration from egg to adult was 28 -6 days in ginger and 25 -1 • days in turmeric. Longevity of adults was 4 days in males and 6 -7 days in females. The maximum number of eggs laid was 50, The collateral hosts of the pest are also listed.enArticle