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VOL. 7, ISSUE 10 (2022)
Diversity of tea pests in north-east India and their biological control methods
Authors
Arunima Choudhury, Dipanjan Dey
Abstract
India is the second largest producer of Camellia sinensis (L) O. Kuntze (tea) in the world after China. Over 1.2 billion kg of tea were produced in India in the fiscal year 2022. Among the major tea producing states in India, Assam and West Bengal occupies the top-most positions. Due to country’s extensive tea cultivation resources, it is well understood that a significant percentage of India’s economy is generated from tea exportation. However, the most challenging problem currently being faced by Indian tea growers is dealing with its pests and diseases. At least 720 different bug and mite species infest India's tea crops which is a major issue and needs to be combated. Although there are a variety of synthetic insecticides being used to control pests, it results in various harmful affects. Also, the Indian government is placing more attention on implementing new rules for goods that are traded abroad as well as the Plant Protection Code (PPC) for tea. Therefore, emphasis should be put more on biological control methods as well as use or organic techniques to bring the pest population below threshold level. North-east, being the major tea producing states of the nation has focused on these techniques which has increased its yield as well as resulted in no loss of crops due to pest infestation.
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Pages:166-171
How to cite this article:
Arunima Choudhury, Dipanjan Dey "Diversity of tea pests in north-east India and their biological control methods". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 7, Issue 10, 2022, Pages 166-171
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