Biological Control Strategies for Vegetable Crop Pests
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978-81-69356-26-8 - Download Book Index
Book Description
Biological Control Strategies for Vegetable Crop Pests explores sustainable approaches to managing vegetable pests using predators, parasitoids, microbial agents, botanical pesticides, and integrated pest management. It emphasizes reducing chemical pesticide dependence, conserving beneficial organisms, and maintaining ecological balance. The book provides practical knowledge for effective, safe, and environmentally friendly crop protection for students, researchers, professionals, and farmers.
Authors Details
Pawar Shubham Tarasing
Pawar Shubham Tarasing Ph.D. Scholar in Entomology at SKUAST-Kashmir, specializes in molecular characterization, woolly apple aphids, biological control, and IPM. A CSIR-JRF recipient and 2025 Young Researcher Awardee, he contributes to biopesticide innovation, climate-smart agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable pest management.
Mohite Prajakta Anil
Mohite Prajakta Anil an entomologist and Ph.D. scholar at SKUAST-K Srinagar specializes in sustainable pest management, chemical ecology, plant–insect interactions and IPM. Her research focuses on herbivore-induced plant volatiles for eco-friendly management of apple aphids, integrating insect behaviour and semiochemicals to develop sustainable crop protection strategies.
Kaneez Fatima
Kaneez Fatima Ph.D. Scholar in Agricultural Entomology at SKUAST-K, specializes in insect pest management, biological control, molecular entomology, biopesticides, and botanical insecticides. She has published research papers, book chapters, and articles, and received the prestigious NFST fellowship on merit for her academic excellence.
Dr. Sajad Mohi-ud-din
Dr. Sajad Mohi-ud-din Professor of Entomology at SKUAST-K, Srinagar, has over 22 years of experience in teaching, research, extension, and institutional administration. His expertise encompasses integrated pest management (IPM), biological control, and sustainable pest management. He has led AICRP initiatives, served as Head of a KVK, guided researchers, and promoted eco-friendly crop protection practices and technology transfer.