Studies on Rattus Norvegicus berkenhout in Kerala
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1981
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Kerala Agricultural University
Abstract
In a survey conducted during 1978-79, Ftattus norvegicus Berkenhout
was found to be widely distributed in Kerala. This rat constructed two types
of burrows, one with long system and the other of shorter nature. A comparison
of the fatures of these two types are given. This species inhabits farm
lands and cause damage to paddy crop upfo the booting stage by cutting the
plants at ths base.
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Rattus norvegicus Berkenhout, pest-rice, rat-pest of rice, studies of rattus norvegicus
Citation
Agricultural Research Journal of Kerala, 19(1), 76-78.