Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Noctuidae: Lepidoptera), is an economically important invasive pest of maize. Habitat manipulation is a form of conservation biological management that uses cover crops/hedge rows/flower strip crops in the main crop field to conserve benefici...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i123372
Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L.), a vital protein-rich pulse crop, suffers significant yield losses due to insect pests, particularly Helicoverpa armigera and Maruca vitrata. A field study was conducted at the Agronomy Farm, Rajasthan College of Agriculture, Udaipur, during Kharif 2...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i64906
The present study assessed the seasonal incidence of major insect pests of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) and their relationship with selected weather parameters. A 200 m² bulk plot was raised following recommended agronomic practices during the pre-summer season of 20...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74121
A roving survey on thrips incidence in groundnut-growing mandals of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, was conducted during rabi 2025-2026 to assess thrips incidence and associated foliar damage in major groundnut-growing mandals of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. The surv...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74289
Portulaca oleracea (common purslane), is valued for its nutritional and medicinal properties, being rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and antioxidants. The plant thrives in warm climates with well-drained soil and requires full sunlight for optimal blooming. Recent studies hi...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2025/v18i3712
Ladybird beetles (Coccinella septempunctata L.) are vital allies in natural pest control, significantly benefiting crops like vegetables, fruits, and flowers by reducing the need for chemical pesticides. Understanding how temperature affects their life cycle is crucial for effect...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i53052
Finger millet (Eleusine coracana) is a nutritionally rich cereal crop widely cultivated for its health benefits. However, stored grain pests such as the red flour beetle (Tribolium castaneum) pose a significant threat to its quality and storage stability. An experiment was conduc...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i32065