Insect-pathogen crosstalk and the cellular-molecular mechanisms of insect immunity: uncovering the underlying signaling pathways and immune regulatory function of …

DK Mahanta, TK Bhoi, J Komal, I Samal… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Multicellular organisms are constantly subjected to pathogens that might be harmful.
Although insects lack an adaptive immune system, they possess highly effective anti …

Resistance to fungicides in entomopathogenic fungi: Underlying mechanisms, consequences, and opportunities for progress

I Samal, TK Bhoi, V Vyas, PK Majhi, DK Mahanta… - Tropical Plant …, 2024 - Springer
Although chemical agents are currently the standard in pest control, entomopathogenic fungi
(EPF) are a commercially important biocontrol agent (BCA) and an important long-term …

Unveiling the genetic symphony: Harnessing CRISPR-Cas genome editing for effective insect pest management

J Komal, HR Desai, I Samal, A Mastinu, RD Patel… - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Phytophagous insects pose a significant threat to global crop yield and food security. The
need for increased agricultural output while reducing dependence on harmful synthetic …

[HTML][HTML] Spatial, spectral and temporal insights: harnessing high-resolution satellite remote sensing and artificial intelligence for early monitoring of wood boring pests …

DK Mahanta, TK Bhoi, J Komal, I Samal, A Mastinu - Plant Stress, 2024 - Elsevier
Globally, biotic factors like insect pests and diseases as well as abiotic factors like fire,
windstorms, and droughts influence the global forest ecosystem. Wood-boring pests (WBPs) …

Exploring the potential of endophyte-plant interactions for improving crop sustainable yields in a changing climate

L Sena, E Mica, G Valè, P Vaccino… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Climate change poses a major threat to global food security, significantly reducing crop
yields as cause of abiotic stresses, and for boosting the spread of new and old pathogens …

Understanding anthropogenic climate change, its consequences on insect pests, and techniques in forecasting and monitoring pest dynamics: a contemporary …

DK Mahanta, I Samal, J Komal, TK Bhoi… - Climate change and …, 2023 - taylorfrancis.com
Loss of biodiversity is a major hazard to ecological functions, according to scientists.
Diversity is at jeopardy due to a number of factors, including changes in habitat, insecticides …

Establishing the Role of Silicon (Si) in Plant Resistance To Insects: A Bibliometric Approach

I Samal, TK Bhoi, DK Mahanta, J Komal - Silicon, 2024 - Springer
Insect pests present a substantial biological limitation on worldwide crop productivity, hence
requiring the implementation of insecticides as the predominant approach to pest control …

A review on fungal endophytes of the family Fabaceae, their metabolic diversity and biological applications

HP Saini, M Meena, A Sahoo, T Mehta - Heliyon, 2025 - cell.com
Fabaceae is considered the third largest family of the plant kingdom, comprising of a large
number of plants, belonging to 650 genera and 20,000 species of plants. Out of the various …

Advancements in double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) technology for effective management of forest insect pests

TK Bhoi, I Samal, DK Mahanta, J Komal… - Southern Forests: a …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The emergence of forest insects as a result of climatic changes presents traditional
management strategies with significant challenges. RNA interference (RNAi) has attracted …

Exploring Melatonin's Potential as an Alternative Strategy for Protecting Plants from Biotic Stresses

TK Bhoi, I Samal, DK Mahanta, J Komal… - Melatonin in Plants: A …, 2024 - Springer
Biotic stress caused by pests and pathogens is a significant challenge facing the agricultural
industry worldwide. Chemical pesticides have traditionally been used to manage biotic …