author(s)
Suheel Ahmad Ganai, Hafeez Ahmad, RS Bandral, Sonika Sharma and Ramandeep Kaur

abstract
The present experiment was conducted to screen eight varieties/genotypes of marigold for their resistance/tolerance to Tetranychus urticae Koch. under natural infestation in pesticide free open field at the University Research Farm, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology - Jammu, Main Campus, Chatha during 2014 and 2015. The study results revealed that none of the varieties/genotypes was found to be resistant. Varieties namely Desi Gutta and Garland Orange were found to be low (less) resistant with a score of 0.61-0.90. Pusa Narangi Gainda and Garland Yellow were found to be moderately resistant. Pusa Arpita and Pusa Basanti were found moderately susceptible with a score of 1.21-1.50, while as Jafri and Crack jack mix were categorized as low (less) susceptible.