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Management of pests and diseases of tropical sericultural plants by using plant-derived products: a review

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Host plants of domesticated silkworms in tropical countries are attacked by an array of insect pests, disease pathogens and nematodes. In order to reduce resulting plant damage, chemicals have been extensively used. In recent years, products extracted/isolated from 47 plant species have been tested as replacements for or to minimize the use of hazardous chemicals. Bioefficacy of the extract in water or chemical solvent, crude seed/leaf oil, and cake is discussed, and integrated management of major and occasional pests and plant diseases is proposed in sericultural plants in order to produce chemical-free foliage.

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Gahukar, R.T. Management of pests and diseases of tropical sericultural plants by using plant-derived products: a review. J. For. Res. 26, 533–544 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11676-015-0126-9

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