Sustainable Management of Invasive Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda

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Abstract

The fall armyworm of maize, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera; Noctuidae) is capable of causing a 100% yield loss due to its unforeseen occurrence from the seedling to the cob formation stage. To manage this serious pest, maize growers are tending to apply a high dosage of pesticides. This indiscriminate usage of pesticides has resulted in an unacceptable amount of insect resurgence in maize, harming maize production and consumption. In this review, we prepared a list of practical pest management options, including host plant resistance, agronomical, cultural, biological, botanical, chemical, and biotechnology approaches. It was found that cultivation of tolerant genotypes, adjusting sowing windows, and practicing specific intercultural and cropping systems measures in addition to chemical and non-chemical pest management strategies showed encouraging results for sustainable management of fall armyworm, which could protect the crop. This review highlights novel and successful management options advocated in various parts of the world. Recommendations documented in this paper would certainly pave the way for successful management of fall armyworm in maize and other concerned crops.

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Kumar, R. M., Gadratagi, B. G., Paramesh, V., Kumar, P., Madivalar, Y., Narayanappa, N., & Ullah, F. (2022, September 1). Sustainable Management of Invasive Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda. Agronomy. MDPI. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12092150

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