Insect-Pest Management by Plant Nutrition
Jamunarani G.S.*
Dept. of Entomology, University of Horticultural Sciences, Navanagar, Bagalkot, Karnataka (587 104), India
Muddasar
Dept. of Entomology, University of Horticultural Sciences, Navanagar, Bagalkot, Karnataka (587 104), India
Harshita, A.P.
Dept. of Entomology, University of Horticultural Sciences, Navanagar, Bagalkot, Karnataka (587 104), India
Sanjiv Duradundi
Dept. of Entomology, University of Horticultural Sciences, Navanagar, Bagalkot, Karnataka (587 104), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Herbivores, Insect pests, Nutrients, Resistance
Abstract
In the present scenario of agriculture, the most critical problem for increasing crop yield and developing sustainable agriculture is use of sufficient fertilizers and effective crop protection against diseases and herbivores. Plant nutrition status greatly impact on herbivores associated with plants. Best approach to deter insects is offense, especially for plants, it is keeping themselves healthy to sustaining their defenses.
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