Pests damage crops and have serious impact on the economic output of a farm. In the present book, relevant information and modern way to crop pest management have been discussed. It comprises pest management of cereal crops, pulses, oilseed, fiber crops, cash crops, fruit crops and stored grains. It also provides detailed information on crop losses due to pests and their distribution, host range, life history and nature of damage are presented systematically. Available management practices like preventive, cultural, mechanical and biological measures are discussed. It is hoped that the book will be of interest and benefit to the students, entomologists, plant pathologists, extension workers, farmers, researchers and all others interested in crop pest management.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Rakesh Kumar Sharma
Mr. Rakesh Kumar Sharma is Assistant Seed Certification Officer in CGSSCA, Raipur. He has also worked as Senior Surveillance Inspector and SRF in Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur. He received his B.Sc (Ag.) in 2006 and M.Sc (Ag.) degree in 2008 in the field of Agronomy from Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur (C.G.). He has qualified JRF (Agronomy) during 2006 and Ph.D. Exams of Banaras Hindu University and GBPUAT during 2009-10 and NET (ICAR) examination during 2010. He has published books “Guide for Agricultural Entrance Examinations” “Agriculture At A Glance” and “Question Bank For Agricultural Examinations”, many research papers and technical articles. He has lot of experience of teaching of Under-graduate programme.
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