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A crucial crop in the world, cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.), is frequently harmed by pests and illnesses. Chemical pesticides are frequently effective, but repeated use of these chemicals often results in pests developing greater insecticide resistance, fewer natural enemies, less natural control, and a deteriorated ecosystem. It has been widely used to implement the integrated pest management (IPM) strategy, which heavily emphasizes biological control. The present piece of work was carried out from January 2022 to December 2022 at different sites in the vicinity of the Ghugus area in Chandrapur district. In all, 10 species of insect pests of cotton from 9 families and 3 orders were recorded. The knowledge, perceptions and practices of farmers growing cotton under different pest management regimes were analyzed. The methods used were open and semistructured interviews using questionnaire with groups and individuals. In general, farmers had a poor understanding of the key concepts underlying alternative pest control systems. Pest damage was considered important and farmers were eager to share their knowledge, perceptions and practices in pest management. This study provides the foundation for the creation of a learning platform for future.
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Hein Aung Zaw. Shew Mar Than, Kyi Moe & Yee Phyo Mon (2023). Farmers’ perceptions and adaptation of recommended cotton cultivation practices in Yamethin township. FFTC, E-journal.
Pettigrew, W.T., & Gerik. T.J. (2007)."Cotton leaf photosynthesis and carbon metabolism” Advances in agronomy 94: 209-236. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0065-2113(06)94005-X
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Shambharkar, Y.B. Bhopale P.P. & Sarnaik S.D. (2018): Impact of Integrated Pest Management Technology on Cotton Growers International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences Special Issue-6. 2731- 2736
Zafar & Syed Adeel (2018). Temperature extremes in cotton production and mitigation strategies: Past, present and future trends in cotton breeding. Agricultural Economics 65-91. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.74648