Biotechnological Approaches for Host Plant Resistance to Insect Pests.

ABSTRACT: Annually, the cost of insect pest control in agriculture crosses billions of dollars around the world. Until recently, broad-spectrum synthetic pesticides were considered as the most effective means of pest control in agriculture. However, over the years, the overreliance on pesticides has caused adverse effects on beneficial insects, human health and the environment, and has led to the development of pesticide resistant insects. There is a critical need for the development of alternative pest management strategies aiming for minimum use of pesticides and conservation of natural enemies for maintaining the ecological balance of the environment. Host plant resistance plays a vital role in integrated pest management but the development of insect-resistant varieties through conventional ways

SUBMITTER: Kumari P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9201757 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature