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VOL. 8, ISSUE 6 (2023)
Semiochemicals communication: A sustainable approach for suppressing insect pests population
Authors
Umesh Vishal Mahajan, Sanket Sahebrao Kawale
Abstract
Semiochemicals are the organic compounds which are capable to modify
the behaviour of recognizing organism at nano levels. They help in perceiving
the information about the environment through olfactory system and are produced
by both animal and plant. Semiochemical involved in the intraspecific
communication are pheromones and interspecific communication is mediated by
allelochemicals. The interspecific signals in the form of pheromones play significant
role in insect communication and may act as attractant or repellent by
modifying behavioural pattern at specific time. It affects mating activities,
oviposition, feeding, host-habitat resources, avoidance from enemies and also
competition among the species. Semiochemicals have great potential in monitoring
pest population by altering the behaviour of pest or enemies which are
detrimental to the target pest. They can be used widely in pest management due
to their feasibility in crop pest protection activities. It can be included in
integrated pest management strategies as they have adverse effect only on
target pest and their environmentally safer and also less risk of resistance
development in the target pest.
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Pages:12-15
How to cite this article:
Umesh Vishal Mahajan, Sanket Sahebrao Kawale "Semiochemicals communication: A sustainable approach for suppressing insect pests population". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 8, Issue 6, 2023, Pages 12-15
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