Introduction to Insect Pests of Niger [Guizotia abyssinica (L.f.) Cass.] and Their Management: A Review
Dwarka
Department of Entomology, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh,482004, India.
Nisha Chadar *
Department of Botany, Post Graduate Excellence College, Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh-472001, India.
Vijay Kumar Katara
AICRP, PC Unit Sesame & Niger, JNKVV, College of Agriculture, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, 482004, India.
Shobharam Thakur
AICRP, PC Unit Sesame & Niger, JNKVV, College of Agriculture, Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh, 472001, India.
Shruti Shukla
Department of Entomology, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh,482004, India.
Sheeren Parveen
Department of Entomology, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh,482004, India.
Maneesha
Department of Entomology, RVSKVV, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, 474002, India.
Manoj Kumar Ahirwar
KVK, Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, 470661, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Niger, a country located in the Sahel region of West Africa, is primarily dependent on agriculture for food security and economic stability. However, agricultural productivity in Niger is severely threatened by various insect pests, which cause significant losses in crop yield and quality. This review explores the major insect pests affecting in Niger, including their biology, ecology and the current management strategies employed. Additionally, it addresses the challenges faced by local farmers and the potential for integrated pest management (IPM) approaches in enhancing sustainable agricultural practices.
Keywords: Agricultural practices, economic stability, crop yield, Guizotia abyssinica