Satya Narayan Satapathy

• Doctor of Philosophy
• Assistant Professor at Siksha O Anusandhan University

Due to its potential to improve seed germination and early seedling development, "seed priming" has garnered attention recently. This review article covers seed priming systems, their processes, and their many crop production purposes. Seed priming and its importance in seed performance are discussed. Seed priming methods include osmotic, hydro-, h...

Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Insect Immunity

In 2022-23 a laboratory study was conducted at Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (IAS)[20.288596,85.764828], SOA-DU, Bhubaneswar to study about the biology of brinjal shoot and fruit borer biology or lifecycle. The parameters including egg, different instars of larvae, pupae and adults were highest in the last generation th...

Sericulture, the cultivation of silkworms for silk production, has a long history intertwined with cultural heritage and economic significance. This paper explores the historical evolution, contemporary relevance, and recent advancements in sericulture, with a focus on sustainability and technological innovation. The traditional process of silk pro...

ORAL PRESENTATION on IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON PHEROMONE PRODUCTION AND INTENSITY OF PARASITISM

Background:A comparative study was conducted in the Bio-control laboratory, Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Odisha, India during 2020-21 and 2021-22 to determine the effects of different combination of carbohydrate and protein source artificial diets on larval duration, egg hatchabi...

Insect pests pose significant challenges to agriculture, forestry, and public health, causing substantial economic losses and threats to food security. Traditional pest control methods, such as chemical insecticides, have limitations due to the development of insecticide resistance, negative impacts on non-target organisms, and environmental concer...

This article delves into the significant progress and future potential of biotechnological innovations in seed technology within the context of India's agriculture, providing an in-depth examination of how these advancements are transforming crop production. It traces the evolution from traditional methods of seed improvement to the adoption of adv...

The use of pesticides plays a vital role in agriculture for protecting crops from pests and diseases. However, conventional delivery methods have drawbacks including toxicity, lack of efficiency, and negative environmental impacts. Nanotechnology offers solutions through nano-enabled smart pesticide delivery systems. These utilize nanoparticles as...

The profound impact of biotechnological advancements on Indian agriculture, highlighting the transformative potential of integrating cutting-edge biotechnologies to propel agricultural practices into a new era. It meticulously examines the historical evolution of agricultural biotechnology in India, identifying key technological milestones that hav...

Background: Rice is the most important staple food of the world. Rice production is now-a-days reduced due to insect pest attacking to the crop in various growing stages. There are more than 1400 pest species, which are cause great menace to the rice cultivation. Incidences and abundance of pests in rice is growing day by day due to climatic change...

Background: Pulse beetle, Callosobruchus chinensis L. is a primary pest of stored chickpea which causes 50-60 per cent loss in seed weight and 45.5-66.3 per cent loss in protein content of the seeds and injudicious and indiscriminate use of hazardous synthetic chemicals for preventing storage losses in chickpea may lead to human and animal health i...

Deep learning, a subfield of artificial intelligence, has gained significant role in various domains, including agriculture. With the growing need to improve agricultural practices, enhance productivity, and face challenges such as crop yield prediction, disease detection, weed management, irrigation optimization, and livestock monitoring, deep lea...

Invasive insects pose a significant threat to native plant species and ecosystems, particularly in the context of changing climates. Understanding these interactions is crucial for effective conservation and management strategies aimed at mitigating the adverse effects of invasive species on native plant communities. Invasive insects often establis...

The present study was carried out in PG Laboratory, Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha on morphometry of greater wax moth (G. mellonella L.). Under laboratory condition, we observed the incubation period of greater wax moth was 8.55±0.42 days. The seven succ...

The present study has been designed with the aim to explore the impact of certain established host plants on the biology of polyphagous pest, Helicoverpa armigera Hübner under the ambient rearing. The hosts namely, Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L), Maize (Zea mays L.), Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.), Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan L.), Mungbean (Vigna rad...

Invasive insects pose a significant threat to native plant species and ecosystems, particularly in the context of changing climates. Understanding these interactions is crucial for effective conservation and management strategies aimed at mitigating the adverse effects of invasive species on native plant communities. Invasive insects often establis...

Hydroponics, the practice of soilless plant cultivation, has undergone significant transformation over the years, evolving from its roots in ancient civilizations to its modern, high-tech systems. This paper explores this journey, focusing on technological advancements that have not only refined the principles of hydroponics but have also democrati...

This paper represents foraging behaviour of honeybees on the flowers of rapeseed crop; Apis cerana indica started foraging at 07.10hr and ceased their foraging activity at 17.25hr. Thus, the duration of foraging activity was 10.15hr which was maximum foraging period, followed by A. florea (08.00hr to 05.00hr and 09.00hr) and A. dorsata (07.50hr to...

The rapidly evolving landscape of agriculture faces myriad challenges, including pests, diseases, and environmental factors that jeopardise global food security. The urgency of these challenges necessitates innovative plant protection strategies that are both effective and environmentally sustainable. This review offers a comprehensive examination...

Chickpea is the most dominant pulse having a major share under area shown 65 per cent and production 72 per cent followed by lentil and field pea. Pulse beetle, Callosobruchus chinensis L. is a primary pest of stored chickpea which causes 50-60 per cent loss in seed weight and 45.5-66.3 per cent loss in protein content of the seeds (Rustamani et al...

Gynandromorphism is a rare phenomenon where an individual develops with a mosaic of both male and female traits. It is observed in various groups of organisms, including arthropods, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. Among arthropods, gynandromorphs have been frequently documented in both natural populations and laboratory settings. In insec...

Nano fertilizers have emerged as a cutting-edge innovation in agricultural practices, poised to redefine nutrient delivery and management at the plant-soil interface. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the effects and consequences of nano fertilizer application on plant wellness. The inherent properties of nanoparticles allow for enha...

Agrochemicals, including fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides, are widely used in agriculture to improve crop yields and protect plants from pests and diseases. There is growing concern over their impact on beneficial soil microorganisms and, indirectly, on human health. This review aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the effects of agrochem...

Nano fertilizers have emerged as a cutting-edge innovation in agricultural practices, poised to redefine nutrient delivery and management at the plant-soil interface. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the effects and consequences of nano fertilizer application on plant wellness. The inherent properties of nanoparticles allow for enha...

Population wise Bihar is the third most populated state in India. In the state, more than 85% of the population stays in the rural area and the state is the least urbanized state in the country and has a low source of income which leads to an increase in poverty. National Rural Employment guarantee act (or, NREGA, later renamed as the "Mahatma Gand...

The food is the foremost need for the existence of all living organisms and the fluctuations in its availabilitystrongly affects the population dynamics of both the primary and secondary consumers. In the presentstudy we have investigated the effect of food (Parthenium weed) resource fluctuations, in terms of quality,on the feeding attributes of th...

A study was conducted in the Biocontrol Laboratory, Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, Odisha during 2020-21 to record the influence of larval diets on pupal period and size of cocoon of Chrysoperla zastrowi sillemi (Esben-Peterson). Six larval diets i.e. T1 (Purple aphid, Aphis craccivora Koch.), T2 (Green aphid,...

The effect of feeding damages induced by the leaf folder, Cnaphalocrocis medinalis (Guenee) at various damage levels on the biochemical parameters of rice leaves was investigated along with the estimation of leaf roll rate. The leaf roll rate was shown to be higher as the pest population increased. Biochemical profile of rice leaves damaged by a le...

A study was conducted in the Biocontrol laboratory, Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, OUAT, Odisha during 2020-21 to determine the effects of different artificial adult diets on adult longevity, oviposition period and fecundity of green lacewing, Chrysoperla zastrowi sillemi (Esben-Peterson). diet which produced maximum male longevi...

A study was conducted in the Biocontrol Laboratory, Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, Odisha during 2020-21 to record the influence of adult diets on morphometry of different developmental stages of Chrysoperla zastrowi sillemi (Esben-Peterson). Six adult diets, i.e. T1 (Water: Honey: Protinex :: 40: 40: 20), T2 (...

In the coastal vegetable belt of Odisha, Ralstonia solanacearum-caused chilli bacterial wilt is a fairly well-known disease. It causes around 100 percent yield loss in the farmer's field. The condition is extremely complex, and numerous physical, cultural, chemical, and biological approaches have been tried and failed to control it. The purpose of...

Book is detailed about various biopesticide used in field of Agricultural crops.

Callosobruchus chinensis is a major stored pest of pulses in India. Efficacy of botanicals against pulse beetle in stored green gram was studied at the laboratory of Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, SOADU, Bhubaneswar during the month of June to January in the year 2019-20. Eight treatments including untreated (control),...

Fundamental Entomology