Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
9(5), P. 236 - 243
Published: Sept. 1, 2021
Ascertaining
the
sustainability
of
current
status
and
future
food
security
is
considered
as
topmost
challenge
in
agricultural
crop
production.
Approximately
90%
arable
lands
are
prone
to
one
or
more
such
stresses,
which
accounts
for
about
70%
loss
different
crops.
The
climate
changing
frequently
with
climate,
plants
subjected
abiotic
biotic
stresses
like
drought,
diseases,
pests.
tolerance
level
six
selected
tea
clones
was
evaluated
against
dieback
disease,
chewing
pest,
namely
looper
(Hyposidra
talaca)
sucking
mosquito
bug
(Helopeltis
theivora).
results
indicated
that
clone
107/17
performed
superior
physiologically
biochemically
among
assessed
clones.
For
physiological
evaluation,
portable
photosynthetic
meter
LI-COR
6400
XT
used.
In
susceptibility
well
but
failed
show
bug.
other
two
promising
at
par
control
clones,
TV1
TV18.
International Journal of Tea Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16(01), P. 16 - 21
Published: Nov. 3, 2022
Tea
crop
damage
is
caused
by
mites
and
insect
pests,
each
year
a
significant
amount
of
loss
occurring
due
to
their
damage.
Synthetic
pesticides'
efficiency
has
allowed
them
be
widely
used
as
control
tool
for
several
decades.
pesticides,
on
the
other
hand,
have
resulted
in
development
pest
resistance,
pollution,
pesticide
residues
finished
product,
among
many
issues,
forcing
planting
community
look
an
alternative
strategy.
Microbial
pesticides
been
combat
mite
pest-damaging
tendencies,
substantial
portion
scientific
evidence
indicates
that
actions
are
both
desirable
environmentally
beneficial.
In
recent
years,
there
lot
more
emphasis
use
natural
enemies
such
entomopathogens
control.
entomopathogenic
microorganisms
(EM)
expands
range
possibilities.
Eco-friendly
alternatives
existing
agricultural
employed
manage
pests
improve
sustainability
being
developed.
The
study
summarises
current
knowledge
EM
(entomopathogenic
fungi,
nematodes,
viruses,
bacteria,
etc)
it
relates
present
application
biological
management.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 11, 2023
Abstract
Alternaria
leaf
blight,
caused
by
solani
,
is
one
of
the
major
foliar
diseases
tomato.
Synthetic
fungicides
remain
an
integral
component
managing
blight
to
reduce
yield
losses.
However,
their
negative
side
effects
on
environment,
human
health
and
increased
pathogen
resistance
call
for
exploration
alternative
control
measures
that
are
environmentally
safe.
The
current
study
was
established
evaluate
effectiveness
Monsonia
burkeana
methanolic
extract
against
A.
growth
under
laboratory
conditions,
its
ability
increase
tomato
yield.
antifungal
activities
were
tested
conditions
through
food
poisoning
assay
at
concentrations
1,
2,
3,
4,
5g/100ml.
arranged
in
a
Completely
Randomized
Design
(CRD)
replicated
four
times.
significantly
(P
≤
0.05)
inhibited
mycelium
significant
reduction
recorded
5
g
100
ml
−
1
(32.25%).
Greenhouse
micro-plot
experiments
where
treatments
were:
5g/100ml
M.
extract,
inoculate
non-treated
non-inoculated,
control.
Plants
Complete
Block
(RCBD)
each
Disease
severity
measured
using
scale
0–5
after
21
days.
burkearna
reduced
10%
less
both
greenhouse
respectively
when
compared
inoculated
Treated
plants
had
higher
chlorophyll
content
Normalized
Difference
Vegetative
Index.
Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
9(5), P. 236 - 243
Published: Sept. 1, 2021
Ascertaining
the
sustainability
of
current
status
and
future
food
security
is
considered
as
topmost
challenge
in
agricultural
crop
production.
Approximately
90%
arable
lands
are
prone
to
one
or
more
such
stresses,
which
accounts
for
about
70%
loss
different
crops.
The
climate
changing
frequently
with
climate,
plants
subjected
abiotic
biotic
stresses
like
drought,
diseases,
pests.
tolerance
level
six
selected
tea
clones
was
evaluated
against
dieback
disease,
chewing
pest,
namely
looper
(Hyposidra
talaca)
sucking
mosquito
bug
(Helopeltis
theivora).
results
indicated
that
clone
107/17
performed
superior
physiologically
biochemically
among
assessed
clones.
For
physiological
evaluation,
portable
photosynthetic
meter
LI-COR
6400
XT
used.
In
susceptibility
well
but
failed
show
bug.
other
two
promising
at
par
control
clones,
TV1
TV18.
