The biopesticide industry in India is undergoing rapid change, reflecting increased global
trade in agricultural commodities, a changing regulatory environment and evolving …

Global food security is a critical challenge to fulfill the demands of an exponentially growing
population. To date, growers rely on chemicals; the broad-spectrum application of synthetic …

A new series of eco-friendly cross linked guar gum-g-poly (acrylate) porous superabsorbent
hydrogels was prepared by in situ grafting polymerization and cross-linking on to a natural …

The critical factors in making entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) successful biological
control agents of crop insect pests are their production and application technology. EPNs …

This chapter provides an overview on the status of EPN research in India, which includes
their biodiversity, efficacy against different crop insect pests, compatibility with existing …

Subterranean termites are a major problem in wheat, maize, and pearl millet crops in the
northern Indo-Gangetic plains. They are devastating pests of these field crops, and their …

Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are insect parasites that are used successfully as
biological control agents against key pest insects of grapevine. To achieve low chemical …

The use of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) offers the potential of reducing the use of
chemical insecticides in the agricultural industry. Hydrogels for the long-term storage of …

The application of biocontrol agents in farm operations for pest control programs is gaining
priority and preference globally. Effective delivery, infectivity of the biocontrol agents, and …

Insufficient analysis of carriers and their interaction with biocontrol agents can lead to
ineffective formulations. Therefore, it is important to thoroughly study the compatibility and …