Abstract
Ten maize cultivars, MS-512. EX-295. Cargel-727. FHY-319. 1Z-1l, DTC, Golden, Sonehri, Gilgit 'olnd PopCorn were tested on physico-morphic basis for relative resistance to Chtlo partel/us S'. which showed that MS512 was comparatively more resistant, while Pop Corn had the least resistance to the pest attack. It was found that greater hair density on leaf lamina. longer tassel length, comparatively less plant height. less number of internodes, less third internode length and low moisture contents contributed towards resistance in maize cultivars against stem borer Chilo partel/us S. Key words: maize cultivars, physico-morphic characters. stem borer
