A5024517230- Phytoplasmas and Hemiptera pathogens
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Orthoptera Research and Taxonomy
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Insect Resistance and Genetics
- Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Plant Pathogenic Bacteria Studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Cocoa and Sweet Potato Agronomy
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Studies on Chitinases and Chitosanases
- Plant Virus Research Studies
- Agricultural pest management studies
- Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research
- Plant and animal studies
- Hemiptera Insect Studies
- Research on scale insects
- Pesticide and Herbicide Environmental Studies
- Insect behavior and control techniques
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution
- Research in Cotton Cultivation
Central Institute for Cotton Research
2023-2025
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
2020-2023
Indian Agricultural Research Institute
2020-2022
Two new species of the bamboo-feeding leafhopper genus Flatfronta, F. dibangi sp. nov. (Arunachal Pradesh: Basar) and uttara (Uttarakhand: Pantnagar) are described illustrated from India. A checklist a key to known also provided. Types deposited in National Pusa Collection (NPC), Division Entomology, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi,
Genera and species of the subtribe Hecalina from Indian subcontinent are reviewed. Three genera, Hecalus (28 species), Linnavuoriella (1 Thomsonia (4 species) comprising 33 valid reported recognized. new species, shanayai sp. nov. (Maharashtra: Chikhaldhara), tumidus (Himachal Pradesh: Kinnaur) assymetrica (Meghalaya: Barapani) India described illustrated. An annotated checklist key to genera provided.
Four new species of leafhoppers, Pseudosubhimalus asymmetricus sp. nov. (Himachal Pradesh: Katrain), P. dalangensis Dalang), katraini lachungensis (Sikkim: Lachung), are described from the Indian subcontinent. A checklist and key to provided.
The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is a serious pest known for its ability to feed on various crops, particularly maize, inflicting significant reduction in maize yield. Farmers have traditionally dependent chemical insecticides manage this pest. These are frequently ineffective because the pest’s hidden feeding habits hinder chemicals from reaching their intended target. In response challenge, an vitro bioassay was performed evaluate virulence of...
Abstract Background The pink bollworm ( Pectinophora gossypiella , PBW) is a major cotton pest, causing economic losses by damaging seeds and fiber. Cotton growers typically use systemic broad-spectrum insecticides for its management, which pose risks to human health the environment. Consequently, there need eco-friendly alternatives. This study evaluates bio-efficacy of entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae strain TMBMA1 against assesses compatibility with insecticides....
Abstract Background The emergence of pink bollworm (PBW), Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), in cotton due to Bt resistance and concealed feeding habit has created a need for alternative, eco-friendly, cost-effective control methods. This study aimed evaluate the bio-efficacy reproductive potential two native strains entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs), Heterorhabditis indica , namely CICR-HI-CL CICR-HI-MN, against PBW larvae pupae under in-vitro conditions....
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Aim: To elucidate the population genetic diversity and species prevalence of thrips on cotton. Methodology: Thrips were identified utilizing both mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit I (COI) sequence analysis morphology-based keys. Results: palmi Karny, hawaiiensis (Morgan), Ayyaria chaetophora Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood Rhipiphorothrips cruentatus from collected samples. The distribution revealed that T. stands out as most abundant prevalent species, constituting a substantial majority...
The present investigation focused on the development of a new damage intensity index (DII) for tea mosquito bug Helopeltis spp. (TMB) infestation in cocoa. DII was developed based observable symptoms and damage, such as number diameter feeding lesions, TMB-infested areas cocoa pods. Statistical techniques, including linear correlation regression, have been employed to develop an appropriate DII. study reveals significant between mean total lesions (Xn) middle portion (Xm) pods, surpassing...
Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) is an important beverage crop, commercially grown as a plantation crop. In the changed climate-scenario, tea mosquito bug species complex viz., Helopeltis theivora, H. bradyii and antonii are emerging major threat to cocoa cultivation in India. Among these species, theivora responsible for causing substantial crop-damage. The present investigation was carried out evaluate toxicity, efficacy, residual effects of various test-insecticides (Bifenthrin, Clothianidin,...
The monotypic leafhopper genus Bhavapura Chalam and Rao (Cicadellidae: Deltocephalinae; Paralimnini) is described herein as new record from Himachal Pradesh Mizoram. Distribution records for the are updated here detailed redescriptions diagnosis along with illustrations species provided.
The macropterous genus Psammotettix belongs to subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Paralimnini Distant, is common grassland inhabitant of the different parts world. This represented by four species from India viz., emarginata Singh, P. provincialis Raubaut, regularia Singh striatus (Linnaeus). has been reported for first time Manipur Maharashtra. It was earlier Uttarakhand New Delhi. detailed redescription diagnosis along with illustrations are provided.