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This study evaluated the nematicidal efficacy of five botanical extracts-Lantana camara (LC), Cymbopogon citratus
(CC), Spilanthes acmella (SAC), Curcuma aromatica (CA), and Mentha arvensis (MA)—against root-knot nematodes
(Meloidogyne spp.) in vitro. These plants, selected from the Meghalaya region, were known for their pesticidal properties,
alth...
The pest-related crop losses account for approximately 14% of global
agricultural output, underscoring the need for more sustainable practices.
The overreliance on pesticides in pest management has led to
environmental and health issues, including pest resistance, food
contamination, and harm to beneficial organisms. This has driven a
global shift...
We present records of two genera of the subfamily Olethreutinae (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) previously unknown from India: Toonavora Horak, 2006 and Argyroptocha Diakonoff, 1968; and we describe Toonavora valvaspinosa Shashank sp. nov. Illustrations of adult habitus and wing venation, comments on geographic distribution, and taxonomic notes are prov...
Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) are significant pests that cause considerable damage to crops, prompting a need for sustainable control methods. This study evaluated the nematicidal potential of fungal culture filtrates and botanicals as eco-friendly alternatives. In vitro tests demonstrated that Lemongrass oil (LG) (0.2%) achieved the highe...
Present study report distributional records of two species of the genus Sorolopha (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Olethreutinae) namely Sorolopha dorsichlora Razowski, 2009 and Sorolopha leptochlora Turner, 1916 for the first time from India. The species are redescribed based on adult morphological characters, wing venation, and male genitalia. Photogra...
Regulatory frameworks for plant protection are critical for managing the risks posed by pests and diseases that threaten agricultural productivity, biodiversity, and food security. This paper examines the essential components of these frameworks, which include international agreements, national legislation, and local regulations designed to safegua...
This study looks at the relationship between soil chemical characteristics and nematode communities in Meghalaya's agricultural landscapes. Nematodes, which are important bioindicators of soil health, were studied in connection to soil characteristics such as pH, Electrical Conductivity (EC), Organic Carbon (OC), and nutrient levels (N, P, K) in va...
In the present study we have described four new species of Eucosmini (Tortricidae: Olethreutinae) namely Blastesthia
umngotana sp. n., Rhopaltriplasia umiamensis sp. n., Zeiraphera mussoorieana sp. n. and Zeiraphera almoraensis sp. n.
from India. The genera Blastesthia Obraztsov, 1960, Zeiraphera Treitschke, 1829 and Rhopaltriplasia Diakonof 1973...
The present study offers a comprehensive taxonomic revision of the genus Ophiorrhabda Diakonoff, 1966 with detailed redescriptions of four Indian species: O. cellifera (Meyrick, 1912), O. mormopa (Meyrick, 1906), O. harmonica (Meyrick, 1905) and O. philocompsa (Meyrick, 1921). Notably, O. harmonica and O. philocompsa represent new records for the I...
We describe Choristoneura ribhoiensis sp. nov. Shashank & Santhosh and Terthreutis subrectangulus sp. nov. Shashank & Santhosh as new species (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Tortricinae: Archipini). We also report new country records for three species of Archipini, namely Clepsis laetornata (Wang Li & Wang, 2003), Diplocalyptis ferruginimixta Razowski,...
The future of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in India is intricately linked to scientific advancements, environmental sustainability, and collaborative efforts. Technological innovations such as precision agriculture, drone applications, and AI-driven big data analytics are set to revolutionize pest management practices by enhancing accuracy and...
The future of pest management in India hinges on innovative approaches that can address the myriad challenges faced by the country's agricultural and urban sectors. As evidenced in the comprehensive exploration of future, it is clear that both technological and ecological perspectives must be integrated to develop sustainable and effective pest con...
Earhead worm Autoba silicula (Swinhoe, 1897) (Lepidoptera: Erebidae) is recorded for the first time in India on maize. Larvae were found feeding on maturing grains and silk, fully fed matured larvae pupates under a dome shaped or elongated galleries made of silk inside the cob. Roving survey conducted during 2019 and 2020 recorded on an average 0.4...
Lac is an important commodity because of its versatile usage, biodegradability, and potentiality to sustain the livelihood of tribal community of India. Lepidopteran pest of Indian lac insect, Eublemma amabilis Moore [1884] (Lepidoptera: Erebidae) causes significant loss than any other lepidopteran pest thereof, both in wild and cultivated crop. Ev...
A sporadic outbreak of the rare lepidopteran insect pest Coconympha iriarcha Meyrick (Gelechiidae: Lepidoptera) was recorded on the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera L.) (Arecales: Arecaceae). The larvae of these can be differentiated from the larvae of Opisina arenosella, the black headed caterpillar, by its size and colour. The former is with yellowis...
The present manuscript deals with the new state records of five tortricid species from Himachal Pradesh: Clepsis rurinana (Linnaeus, 1758), Lumaria probolias (Meyrick, 1907), Bactra furfurana (Haworth, 1811), B. venosana (Zeller, 1847) and Gibberifera obscura (Diakonoff, 1964).
The genus Baburia Koçak, 1981 of the tribe Olethreutini is newly recorded from India. Two new species B. tinsukiaensis Shashank, n. sp., and B. chettalliensis Shashank and Santhosh, n. sp. are described. This increases the number of species of Baburia to five. Photographic illustrations after the description of two new taxa, checklist and key to sp...
Anthropogenic activities influence rapid environmental changes on earth and the reality of climate change is a significant feature in implementing conservation action plans in many countries. The knowledge of biodiversity data is an increasingly important source of information in studies of biogeography and conservation. Presence of temporal, spati...
The earth is undergoing rapid environmental changes which are influenced by human activities. As most of the scientific community believes that climate change is real. The priority of implementing conservation action plan for many countries is indispensable. Researchers on biodiversity around the world are dealing with very large data from past dec...
