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Current Status and Case Studies on the Role of Endophytes in Insect Pest Management: A Review

Dwarka, Anand Milan, Shobharam Thakur, Nisha Chadar, Aditya Kumar Sharma & Mitesh Makwana · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2026

Endophytes, comprising diverse groups of bacteria and fungi that reside asymptomatically within plant tissues, have emerged as promising biological agents in sustainable insect pest management. These microorganisms establish mutualistic associations with host plants and confer pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i61752

Open Educational Resources (OERs) for Teaching Insect Morphology and Taxonomy: A Review

Dwarka, Nisha Chadar, Anand Kumar Panday, Shobharam Thakur, Manoj Kumar Ahirwar & Aditya Kumar Sharma · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Open Educational Resources (OERs) have emerged as transformative tools in the landscape of science education, especially in fields like entomology, where high-quality imagery, interactive modules and taxonomic keys are vital. Insect morphology and taxonomy, a cornerstone in under...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i54155

Digital Innovations and ICT Tools in Teaching Applied Entomology: A Review

Dwarka, Supriya Tomar, Neha Tomar, Maneesha, Anand Milan, Nisha Chadar, Yogita Sonwani, Shivani Suman, Anand Kumar Panday & Sanjay Kumar Tripathi · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

In the digital age, education has rapidly transformed through the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). This transformation is highly evident in the teaching of applied entomology, a domain traditionally reliant on hands-on fieldwork, microscopy and ta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i103589

Assessment of Various Bee Attractants on Apis florea Fabricius and Their Influence on Seed Yield of Niger [Guizotia abyssinica (L.f.) Cass]

Dwarka, S.G. Ghugal, Vijay Kumar Katara, Anand Kumar Panday & Nisha Chadar · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2025

A research study was conducted in Kharif 2021 at the PC Unit Sesame and Niger experimental farm in the College of Agriculture, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh to study bee attractants on Apis florea attractiveness and seed yield of niger crops,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2025/v40i42222

Evaluation of Various Bee Attractants on the Foraging Behavior of Indian Honey Bee (Apis cerana indica) and their Impact on the Seed Yield of Niger [Guizotia abyssinica (L.f.) Cass]

Dwarka, S. G. Ghugal, Shobharam Thakur & Anand Kumar Panday · Advances in Research · 2024

Experiment was done at the PC Unit Sesame and Niger Experimental Farm, College of Agriculture, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. The study took place in during Kharif 2022. A total of nine treatments with three replications were arranged for the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2024/v25i61225

Introduction to Insect Pests of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) and their Management: A Review

Dwarka, Shobharam Thakur, Vijay Kumar Katara, Nisha Chadar & Shradha Parmar · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

Sesame (Sesamum indicum), a valuable oilseed crop, is affected by a variety of insect pests that cause significant yield losses. The most common pests include the leaf webber and capsule borer, gall fly, whiteflies, bud fly, bihar hairy caterpillar and hawk moth etc. These pests...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i121785

Introduction to Insect Pests of Niger [Guizotia abyssinica (L.f.) Cass.] and Their Management: A Review

Dwarka, Nisha Chadar, Vijay Kumar Katara, Shobharam Thakur, Shruti Shukla, Sheeren Parveen, Maneesha & Manoj Kumar Ahirwar · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2024

Niger, a country located in the Sahel region of West Africa, is primarily dependent on agriculture for food security and economic stability. However, agricultural productivity in Niger is severely threatened by various insect pests, which cause significant losses in crop yield an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i113104

Overview of Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) Pests and Their Management: A Review

Dwarka, Nisha Chadar, Shobharam Thakur, Sheeren Parveen, Shradha Parmar, Maneesha & Manoj Kumar Ahirwar · Archives of Current Research International · 2024

Brinjal (eggplant or aubergine), a widely cultivated vegetable in tropical and subtropical regions, faces significant threats from a variety of insect pests. These pests cause substantial damage at different stages of crop growth, leading to reduced yields and compromised fruit q...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2024/v24i11966

Introduction and Management of Mustard Aphid [Lipaphis erysimi Kaltenbach (Homoptera: Aphididae)]: A Review

Dwarka, Shobharam Thakur, Anil Kumar, Kailash Kumar, Shradha Parmar, Deepali Vishwakarma & Nisha Chadar · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

Mustard crops tend to be more vulnerable to various insect pests compared to other oilseed crops. This increased susceptibility is due to several factors, including the crop growth habits, environmental conditions, and the range of pests that specifically target mustard plants. O...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i82271

Study on the Effect of Bee Attractants on the Giant Honey Bee, Apis dorsata and their Effect on Niger [Guizotia abyssinica (L.f.) Cass] Seed Yield

Dwarka, Anand Kumar Panday, Shobharam Thakur & Vijay Kumar Katara · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2024

The study was conducted at the experimental farm of the PC Unit Sesame and Niger, CoA, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, located in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, during the Kharif season of 2022. The primary objective of the experiment was to assess the influence of bee attra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i72644

Effect of Bee Attractants on the Attraction of Apis dorsata and their Impact on Seed Yield of Niger Guizotia abyssinica (L.f.) Cass Crop

Dwarka, Anand Kumar Panday, Shraddha Tare, Shobharam Thakur & Vijay Kumar Katara · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

The study was conducted at the experimental farm of the PC Unit Sesame and Niger, College of Agriculture, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya (JNKVV), located in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, during the Kharif season of 2021. The primary objective of the experiment was to assess...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i62058

Study the Biology of Common Castor Butterfly, Ariadne merione merione (Cramer) (Nymphalidae: Lepidoptera)

Dwarka, Anand Kumar Panday, Deepali Vishwakarma & Kiran Thakur · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

A laboratory experiment was conducted at the PC Unit Sesame & Niger, Department of Entomology, JNKVV, Jabalpur on biology of spiny castor caterpillar, Ariadne merione merione (Cramer) on castor. Considerable variation in larval period on castor plants was observed, with the s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i193708

Survey Based Diversity of Mango Insect Pests at Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India

Dwarka & Anand Kumar Panday · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

The only purpose of conducting this research is to know the diversity of insects. This research is completely field based, which was selected at different twelve locations of Jawaharlal Nehru Agricultural University, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh campus. In this research, 38 insect pe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i193652

Study the Participation of Rural Women in Agriculture Activities

Gagandeep Singh Patel & Dwarka · Advances in Research · 2025

The role of rural women in agriculture is both foundational and transformative, yet often underrepresented in mainstream narratives. This study explores the extent, nature, and significance of rural women's participation in agricultural activities across various regions. Women in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2025/v26i31328

A Study of Socio-personal and Socio-economic Traits of Rural Women

Gagandeep Singh Patel & Dwarka · Advances in Research · 2025

Rural women play a crucial role in societal and economic development, yet their lives are shaped by various socio-personal, socio-economic, communicational and psychological factors. Socio-personally, they exhibit resilience, adaptability and strong familial ties, often juggling...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2025/v26i31326

Varietal Effect of Different Nitrogen Levels on Yield Attributing Characters and Quality Parameters of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Crop

Anil Kumar, Dwarka, Vipin Patel, Priya, Kailash Kumar & Alpana Kumhare · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

The field experiment was conducted at Agronomy Research FaTArm, Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Narendra Nagar (Kumarganj) Faizabad (U.P.), during Rabi season of 2014-2015. The yield components like number of spikes m-2, spike length (cm), number of grain...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i123680

Effect on Yield, Attribute Character and Economics of Various Treatment in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Crop

Anil Kumar, Dwarka, Kratika Nayak, Kailash Kumar, Alpana Kumhare & Yagini Tekam · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

A field experiment was conducted at Agronomy Research Farm of Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Narendra Nagar (Kumarganj), Faizabad (U.P.) during Rabi season of 2014-15 to study the response of late sown wheat varieties to doses of nitrogen application. E...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i214050

Succession of Major Arthropods in Green Gram, Vigna radiata (L.): A Study at Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India

Shradha Parmar, Jaswant Singh Choudhary, Dwarka, Dhruv Kumar Patel, A.K. Saxena & S.B. Das · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Mung bean, [Vigna radiata (L.)], is one of the most important Kharif pulse crops grown in the arid and semi-arid regions of India. Insect pests that attack mung beans can be classified based on their appearance in the field, which is related to the mung bean plant phenology. This...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i103040

Response of Fertility Levels and Biofertilizers on Growth and Yield Attributes Quality of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Crop

Deepanshu Jain, Anil Kumar, Dwarka, Ompal Singh, Sumeet Kumar Jain & Ravi Patel · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2024

The experiment was conducted on agricultural research form with split plot design in four main treatments: F1 (control), F2 (100% recommended dose of fertilizer-RDF), F3 (75% RDF), and F4 (50% RDF), and three sub-plot treatments: B1 (Rhizobium + PSB), B2 (Rhizobium + PGPR), and B...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2024/v10i2293

Effects of Nitrogen Sources on Soil Properties and Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Production

Vipin Patel, Anil Kumar, Dwarka & Rupali Singh · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

An experiment was conducted at Agriculture Research Farm, Shri Durga Ji Post Graduate College, Chandeshwar, Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh during winter session of 2019-20. Among nitrogen content in grain and total uptake of nitrogen were significantly affected by 05 treatments and high...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i213939

Seasonal Activity and Diversity of Insect Fauna Collected through Light Traps in Protected and Unprotected Conditions during rabi Season

Manoj Kumar Ahirwar, Sanjay Vaishampayan, Dwarka & Deepali Vishwakarma · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

The present investigation was carried out by installing two light traps with different light sources in the experimental site one is inside the polyhouse and the other is outside the poly house. Insects were collected regularly from the third week of September 2019 to the second...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i193695

Study the Seasonal Incidence of Major Sucking Insect-Pests of Sesame (Sesamum indicum, L.) Crop

Kiran Thakur, Anand Kumar Panday, Dwarka & Deepali · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

The present investigation was carried out at the experimental farm of Project Coordinating Unit Sesame and Niger (ICAR), College of Agriculture, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) during summer season, 2022. The results revealed that the peak peri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i193688

Effect of Continuous Application of Fertilizer and Manure on Distribution of Sulphur Fractions in a Vertisol

Sumeet Kumar Jain, Anil Kumar, Ompal Singh, Dwarka, Ravi Patel, Deepanshu Jain, Surendra Kumar Ahirwar & Lokesh Pratap Narayan Chandel · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2024

The fertilization experiment was started at Experimental field of Eklavya University, Damoh, Madhya Pradesh-India at a fixed location in the experimental field study was carried out. Under this study a randomized block design with eight treatments and four replications high used...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2024/v10i2273

Response of Organic and Inorganic Sources of Nitrogen Application in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Crop

Vipin Patel, Ashok Kumar Yadaw, Anil Kumar, Dwarka & Rupali Singh · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

An experiment conducted at Agriculture Research Farm, Shri Durga Ji Post Graduate College, Chandeshwar, Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh during winter session of 2019-20. Among the initial plant population per square meter was not influenced significantly due to various treatments. All th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i113368

The Effect of Various Doses of Zinc on the Growth and Yield of Soybean Crop, Glycine Max, L

Surendra Kumar Ahirwar, Anil Kumar, Ragni Bhargava, Ravi Patel, Dwarka, Ompal Singh, Sachin Sharma, Sumeet Kumar Jain, Deepanshu Jain & Manoj Kumar Ahirwar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

Investigate Zn application effects on soybean (Glycine max L.) yield and its components (number of pods per plant, number of seeds per pod and 1000 grain weight), a field experiment conducted at unit research farm, School of Agriculture, Eklavya University, Damoh, Madhya Pradesh...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i244321

Screening of Different Genotypes of Niger (Guizotia abyssinica Cass) against Major Insect Pests

Deepali Vishwakarma, Anand Kumar Panday, Yogesh Kumar, Payal Sharma, Dwarka, Sheeren Parveen, Dheerendra Mahor & Manoj Kumar Ahirwar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

An experiment was conducted at Project Coordinating Unit Sesame and Niger, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur (M.P.) during Pre-Rabi season in the year 2020-21, encompassed of 21 promising genotypes of Niger which were screened for resistance/susceptibility agains...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i193682

Study the Population Dynamics of Major Insect Pest of Niger (Guizotia abyssinica) Crop

Deepali Vishwakarma, Anand Kumar Panday, Ritu Pandey, Yogesh Kumar, Dwarka & Surabhi Jain · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

An experiment conducted at PC Unit, Sesame & Niger, JNKVV, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh during Pre-rabi season 2020-2021. Experiment was laid out in variety was JNC-6. The correlation studies between meteorological parameters and population of whitefly showed that mini. temp. (r=...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i193661

Bio-efficacy of Biodynamic Applications against Sucking Pest of Black Gram (Vigna mungo L.) and Their Impact on Natural Enemies

Maneesha, S. G. Ghugal, Sunil, Shraddha Tare, Balram Sapre, Dwarka, Shruti Shukla, Pooja Sinha & S. B. Das · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

An experiment was conducted at Adhartal farm, Integrated Farming System unit, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur during kharif season 2022-23. Two spraying of brahmastra @ 45ml/L initiating on 21 DOC and repeated at 15 days interval was found to be most effective...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i85672

Screening of Various Sesame Genotypes Against Leaf Webber and Capsule Borer, Antigastra catalaunalis Dup.

Sheeren Parveen, Anand Kumar Panday, A.K. Vishwakarma, S.B. Das, A.K. Sharma, Dwarka & Deepali Vishwakarma · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

A study was conducted at experimental farm of PC Unit, Sesame and Niger, College of Agriculture, JNKVV, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, during Kharif 2021. Seventy five genotypes including resistance and susceptible checks were screened against leaf webber and capsule borer (Antigastra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i71039

Population Dynamics of Major Insect Pests and their Natural Enemies on Black Gram, Vigna mungo (Linn.) Hepper

Maneesha, Prabha Tigga, Kunjum Pradeeprao Likhitkar, Priyanshu Pawar, Pawan Kumawat, Yogita Sonwani, Dwarka, Amrapali Jawalkar & S. B. Das · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Insect pest populations are greatly influenced by abiotic factors, particularly temperature, relative humidity, and rainfall. Meteorological variables play a significant role in the seasonal dynamics of pest outbreaks, affecting their development, survival, and behavior. Previous...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i105810

Study the Succession of Different Arthropods on Black Gram [Vigna mungo (Linn.) Hepper]

Maneesha, Shruti Shukla, Nirmal Panthi, Sanyogita Patel, Shraddha Tare, Pooja Sinha, Dwarka & S. B. Das · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

The current research work was undertaken on the succession of arthropods on black gram [Vigna mungo (L.)]. An experiment was conducted at Adhartal farm, Integrated Farming System unit, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur during Kharif season 2022-23. Arthropods har...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i83423

Effect of Vermicompost on Soil Properties, Plant Growth and Environmental Sustainability: A Review

Kamal Kishor Patel, Priya, Yagini Tekam, Ajay Kumar Shah, Kailash Kumar, Alpana Kumhare & Dwarka · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

Vermicomposting, the process of converting organic waste into nutrient-rich compost through the activity of earthworms, has emerged as a promising solution to improve soil health, enhance agricultural productivity, and promote environmental sustainability. This review paper explo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i125244

Seasonal Incidence and Population Dynamics of Aulacophora foveicollis on Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria M.) and Their Correlation with Abiotic Factors

Shubham Singh, Umesh Chandra, Ravi Kumar Rajak, Heenashree Mansion, Sanju Singh, Shobharam Thakur, Vijay Kumar Katara & Dwarka · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

The present Investigation carried out at Students’ Instructional Farm, A. N. D. U. A. & T., Kumarganj, Ayodhya (U.P.) during Zaid, 2022. Red pumpkin beetle was first recorded during incidence initiated in the 7th SMW (3rd week of February) with a mean population 1.4 beetles p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i113230