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Entomology Research
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VOL. 8, ISSUE 1 (2023)
Ecology of spiders in pomegranate orchard: Implications for integrated pest management (IPM)
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Manthen S V, Mahindrakar Y Y, Hippargi R V
Abstract
The article discusses the functional ecology of spider families represented in pomegranate plantation. The main objective of the study is to focus on role of spiders in pest control in economically important pomegranate orchard. Spiders were sampled with active searching and gentle tapping in a study spanning one year. A total of 1226 individuals belonging to 80 genera and 35 families were sampled. An ecological guild classification generated a total of eight guilds. Overall, our study highlights the importance of spiders in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in pomegranate orchard.
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Pages:96-101
How to cite this article:
Manthen S V, Mahindrakar Y Y, Hippargi R V "Ecology of spiders in pomegranate orchard: Implications for integrated pest management (IPM)". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 8, Issue 1, 2023, Pages 96-101
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