Invasion of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in India nature, distribution, management and potential impact

Fall armyworm (FAW; Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith)) is emerging as the most destructive pest of maize in India since its report in May 2018. Its rapid spread to more than 90% of maize-growing areas of diverse agro-ecologies of India within a span of 16 months presents a major challenge to small...

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Published inCurrent science (Bangalore) Vol. 119; no. 1; pp. 44 - 51
Main Authors Suby, S. B., Soujanya, P. Lakshmi, Yadava, Pranjal, Patil, Jagadeesh, Subaharan, K., Prasad, G. Shyam, Babu, K. Srinivasa, Jat, S. L., Yathish, K. R., Vadassery, Jyothilakshmi, Kalia, Vinay K., Bakthavatsalam, N., Shekhar, J. C., Rakshit, Sujay
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Current Science Association 10.07.2020
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Summary:Fall armyworm (FAW; Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith)) is emerging as the most destructive pest of maize in India since its report in May 2018. Its rapid spread to more than 90% of maize-growing areas of diverse agro-ecologies of India within a span of 16 months presents a major challenge to smallholder maize farmers, maize-based industry, as well as food and nutritional security. FAW has been reported from other crops as well like sorghum and millets with varied proportion of economic damage. In this review, the transboundary movement of FAW, role of ecology, its spread and damage are discussed. Management of FAW by developing and deploying various pest management tools is elaborated. The role of agroecological measures for reducing FAW damage with African experiences has also been highlighted.
ISSN:0011-3891
DOI:10.18520/cs/v119/i1/44-51