Vairam Namachivayam

The Role of Predators in Insect Pest Control

Athira Rajan, Vairam Namachivayam & Murugan Nagarajan · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Insect pests significantly restrict agricultural and horticultural productivity, which results in the widespread use of synthetic pesticides.  The adverse effects of chemical management, such as insect resistance, environmental contamination, and harm to non-target species, empha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62516

Entomopathogenic Fungi in Integrated Pest Management: The Role of Beauveria bassiana

Karthik Santhosh, Vairam Namachivayam & Murugan Nagarajan · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

The excessive use of synthetic pesticides in farming has raised serious concerns about environmental damage and health risks. As a safer and sustainable option, Beauveria bassiana, a naturally occurring fungus found in soil, has gained attention for its ability to control various...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i62454