Role of Maize Silk in Host Plant Resistance to Fall Armyworm: Evidence from Survival and Developmental Bioassays
G. Nikitha Reddy, Pamindi Lakshmi Soujanya, S. M. Haldhar, K. R. Yatish & L. K. Mishra · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026
Maize (Zea mays L.) is a globally important cereal crop whose productivity is severely constrained by fall armyworm (FAW) (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith), a destructive and invasive pest. Host plant resistance offers an eco-friendly and sustainable approach for its management,...
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10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i13544