Gaurava Kumar

Population Dynamics and Weather Associations of Major Sucking Pests on Capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.) Varieties under Protected Cultivation

Suman Kumari, R. M. Srivastava, Gaurava Kumar & Hassan Beg · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Protected cultivation of capsicum provides a suitable microclimate for plant growth coupled with the proliferation of major sucking pests, including aphids, thrips and whiteflies. Scientific data on the seasonal abundance of these pests and their correlation with abiotic factors...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94287

Effect of Trap-Nest Installation on Megachile Bee Abundance in Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.)

Suman Kumari, M. S. Khan & Gaurava Kumar · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2026

Background: Megachile bees are important solitary pollinators of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.), however information on their species composition, abundance, effect of trap-nest installation, and impact of abiotic factors under subtropical environments remains limited. Aim:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i84429

Assessing the Impact of Trap Nests on Megachile Bee Population in Mung Bean

Suman Kumari, M. S. Khan & Gaurava Kumar · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

This study explores the impact of nest installation on Megachile bee populations, which are potential pollinators of mung bean crops in Uttarakhand, India. Field investigations over two seasons reveal that six Megachile species visit mung bean blooms regularly for their provision...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i72195