Diksha Kharwal

Yield Losses Caused by Lepidopteran Pest Complex Infesting Maize in Himachal Pradesh, India

Diksha Kharwal, Pawan Kumar Sharma & Arun Kumar · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2025

Background: Maize is one of the most widely cultivated crops in the world. However, it is affected by various lepidopteran pests throughout its growth cycle, leading to severe infestations and significant yield losses each year. Methodology: A field experiment was carried out to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2025/v18i4775

Assessment of Lepidopteran Pest Dynamics in Maize: Dominance of Spodoptera frugiperda and Implications for Targeted Management in Himachal Pradesh, India

Diksha Kharwal, Aarushi Sharma & Pawan Kumar Sharma · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2024

Maize (Zea mays L.) plays a crucial role in the agricultural economy of India, particularly in Himachal Pradesh, where it serves as a vital crop for food, feed, and fodder. This study assessed the distribution, and relative abundance of lepidopteran pests infesting maize during t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i102997