T. Santhosh Kumar

Major Coleopteran Pests of Coconut Palm and Their Management

Aura Senson & T. Santhosh Kumar · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Coconut Cocos nucifera L. (Palmaceae) is susceptible to greater than 830 insect and mite species, 173 fungi, and 78 nematode species. Pests infesting coconuts mainly belong to different orders, among which Coleoptera are the most significant. Coleopteran pests of coconut include...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i43837

Host Plant Resistance as a Cornerstone Strategy for Sustainable Pest Management in Solanaceous Crops

V. V. Lintu, R. Narayana & T. Santhosh Kumar · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Solanaceous vegetable crops such as tomato, brinjal, potato, and chilli are highly susceptible to insect pests, resulting in yield losses exceeding 30-40% under field conditions. Host plant resistance (HPR) has emerged as a sustainable and eco-friendly approach for pest managemen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53932