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Shobharam Thakur

Publications (13)

Impact of Leaf Webber and Capsule Borer Infestation on Yield Potential of Promising Sesame Varieties

Shobharam Thakur, Shiv Ratan, M.K. Nayak, Yogranjan & D.S. Tomar · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

To determine the preventable loss in seed yield caused by leaf webber and capsule borer under rainfed conditions, an experiment was carried out at AICRP on Oilseeds Sesame, College of Agriculture, Tikamgarh using the sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) varieties RT 346, RT 351, TKG 306,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i42252

Sesame (Sesamum indicum) Yield Gap and Economic Analysis through Front Line Demonstrations under Rainfed Conditions in Tikamgarh District of Bundelkhan Zone of MP

Shobharam Thakur, Shiv Ratan, M.K. Nayak, Yogranjan & D.S. Tomar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

Til, also called sesame (Sesamum indicum L.), is one of the oldest and most important oilseed crops of India. It is cultivated on 15.23 lakh hectares of land in semi-arid tropical, sub-tropical, and temperate regions. In 2023, it yielded 8.02 lakh tons with an average yield of 52...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i125217

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Genetic Variability and Path Analysis for Yield and Associated Traits in Linseed Genotypes

Pramod Kumar Prajapati, Shiv Ratan, Yogendra Singh, D. K. Pyasi, Rakesh Kumar & Shobharam Thakur · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2022

An experiment was conducted to study the nature and magnitude of genetic variability with yield and related traits and characters association in linseed. Twelve diverse linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) genotypes were evaluated in randomized block design withthree replications dur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i242690