Rashid Mumtaz Khan

Host-Plant-Mediated Effects on the Demography, Parasitism Rates and Functional Response of Bracon hebetor on Spodoptera frugiperda

Tritrophic interactions among host plants, herbivores and parasitoids can influence biological control efficacy, yet plant-mediated effects on parasitoid performance against the invasive fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, are poorly understood. We evaluated the effects of maize and castor on the life-history traits,...

Sub-Lethal and Transgenerational Effects of Nucleopolyhedrovirus on Helicoverpa armigera and Its Synergistic Potential with Biorational Insecticides for Effective Pest Management

Bacterial endophytes suppress collar rot of chickpea caused by Sclerotium rolfsii through antagonism and defense enzyme induction

Introduction Collar rot of chickpea, caused by the soil-borne pathogen Sclerotium rolfsii, is commonly managed with chemical fungicides, which may pose environmental and health risks. Bacterial endophytes offer a sustainable alternative through pathogen antagonism and induction of host defense responses. Methods Sevent...

Quantitative Evidence on the Use of Medicinal Plant By-Products as Sustainable Biopesticides: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Pest Mortality, Disease Suppression, and Crop Yield

The concerns regarding the toxicity and environmental impact of synthetic pesticides are rising. Alternatively, eco-friendly sources of bioactive compounds with potential as integrated pest management are presented by plant-based bioactive compounds. In accordance with the preferred reporting Items for systematic revie...