Role of predators in the control of horticultural crop pests of India.
Mani M., Krishnamoorthy A.
Author Affiliation: Division of Entomology and Nematology, Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bangalore - 560 089, Karnataka, India.
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Abstract : This paper discusses the role of predators in controlling the pests of horticultural crops in India. It provides a list of predators used for the biological control of pests of temperate fruits, tropical fruits (citrus, grapevine, guava, mango), arid zone fruits (pomegranate, ber [Ziziphus mauritiana], custard apple [Annona reticulata], litchi, phalsa, jackfruit, star gooseberry), vegetables (tomato, cabbage, cauliflower, aubergine, chilli, onion, chow-chow [Sechium edule]) and ornamental crops, and identifies future research prospects for the introduction of these predators in horticultural systems and their utilization in integrated pest management programmes.