A Review of Biopesticide-Based Management of Helicoverpa armigera in Chickpea and Mung Bean
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https://doi.org/10.29070/3xggy030Keywords:
Biopesticides, Helicoverpa Armigera, Chickpea, Mung Bean, Integrated Pest Management (IPM)Abstract
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) and mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) are important pulse crops that play a vital role in nutritional security, soil fertility improvement, and the livelihoods of small and marginal farmers. However, their production is significantly affected by the gram pod borer, Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner), a highly destructive and polyphagous pest that damages leaves, flowers, and developing pods, leading to serious yield and quality losses. Conventional management of this pest largely depends on synthetic insecticides, which, although effective, have resulted in issues such as resistance development, environmental pollution, residue problems, and adverse effects on non-target organisms. In recent years, biopesticides have emerged as sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives for managing H. armigera. Botanical extracts, microbial agents such as Bacillus thuringiensis and nucleopolyhedrovirus (NPV), and entomopathogenic fungi have shown promising results in reducing larval populations and minimizing pod damage in pulse crops. The integration of these biopesticides within an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) framework offers a viable approach for sustainable pulse production and safer food systems.
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