Botanicals in Organic Farming
Pranay Kumar*
Department of Spices & Plantation Crops, Faculty of Horticulture, BCKV, Mohanpur, West Bengal, India
Anusree Anand
Department of Post-Harvest Technology, College of Horticulture, UHS, Bagalkot, Karnataka, India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Botanicals, Organic, Pests, Management
Abstract
Botanical pesticides are agricultural pest management agents which are based on plant extracts. In modern times these have been used as alternatives to synthetic chemicals in organic pest management. The practice of using plant materials against field and storage pests however has a long history in many indigenous and traditional farming communities across the world. The ecological pest management is a holistic method based on the synergy of a variety of farming practices. Indigenous knowledge which is holistic, site-specific and experience based has therefore much to offer modern endeavours to practice a more sustainable agriculture and pest management strategies which consider the welfare of both humanity and the environment.
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