Insecticide susceptibility vis-a-vis molecular variations in geographical populations of fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. smith) in India.

ABSTRACT: In an emergency response to the introduction, subsequent detection and rapid spread of the invasive insect pest fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) in the country, Government of India offered ad-hoc approval for few pesticide molecules namely, emamectin benzoate, spinetoram, chlorantraniliprole, novaluron, thiodicarb, and λ-cyhalothrin for FAW management in corn crop across the country. Five major maize (corn) growing geographical areas (i.e., Bihar, Delhi, Karnataka, Punjab and Tamil Nadu) were selected during the main crop season of 2020 (Oct-Nov), and sampled for the target-insect populations. The insect populations were lab-reared on maize leaves (15-20 days old); the F₁ generation insects (third instar, 25-30 mg/larva) were subjected to bio

SUBMITTER: Kumar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9399317 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature