Background: Rice (Oryza sativa) is a major food crop of India, covering a large area in the country. It is also the most important staple food for more than half of the global population. Nearly 300 species of insect pests damage crops at different stages, and among them, only 23...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82702
Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus), a fibre crop of the genus Hibiscus (family Malvaceae), is also commonly referred to as Deccan hemp or Java jute. Owing to its multipurpose applications and the environmentally sustainable nature of its cellulose, kenaf has gained prominence in both co...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i34039
A survey has been conducted during Kharif season 2020 to 2024 in major mesta growing areas in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts of Andhra Pradesh, India for the biotic stress in the crop and revealed that, Mealybug and Semilooper were the major insect pests causing severe los...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i123440
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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