J. S. Pavan

Baculoviruses in Integrated Pest Management of Fall Armyworm, (Spodoptera frugiperda) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae): Structure, Classification and Application

J. S. Pavan, B. L. Raghunandan, Nainesh B Patel, C. N. Rajarushi, M. R. Raiza Nazrin & K. S. Ishwarya Lakshmi · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

Baculoviruses are crucial biological agents in integrated pest management (IPM), particularly for controlling lepidopteran pests in agriculture. These are highly specific, eco-friendly viruses characterized by rod-shaped nucleocapsids containing a protein-encased genome. The Bacu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i91296

Effect of Insecticides on Generative Potential of Entomopathogenic Nematode, Steinernema abbasi PN-1 in Spodoptera litura Fabricius

P. Vireesha, J. S. Pavan, M. A. Prajwal Gowda & H. Jeevan · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different insecticides at varying concentrations on the progeny production of the entomopathogenic nematode Steinernema abbasi PN-1 in Spodoptera litura larvae, with a focus on determining the insecticides' compatibility with biological...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i91375

Natural Enemies as Guardians of Crop Ecosystem with Special Emphasis on Rice and Cotton

M. Chaitanya, J. S. Pavan, P. Vireesha & Aarthi Nekkanti · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2024

Natural enemies, including predators, parasitoids, and pathogens, play a crucial role in the regulation of pest populations within agricultural ecosystems. This review examines the role of these biological control agents in maintaining the health and productivity of crop systems,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i92858