Kumaraswamy, S., Kopparthi, A.V.S., Radhika, D.H., & Pagadala Damodaram, K.J. 2024 Parasitoids as biocontrol agents in India. Current Opinion in Insect Science https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cois.2024.101282

Keywords:

  • biological control
  • history
  • natural enemies
  • Notes: This review aims to comprehensively evaluate the current status and effectiveness of biocontrol practices involving parasitoids in managing agricultural pests in India. It will also explore the challenges and opportunities for scaling up biocontrol initiatives across multiple crops. An effort was also made to bridge the gaps between existing knowledge and the necessary innovative approaches for sustainable management of pests through parasitoids in Indian agriculture.