Vol. 11, Issue 11 (2022)

Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith), commonly known as the fall armyworm (FAW), has an adverse effect on the sustainability of maize production, primarily in small and marginal farms in India. Pesticide application is currently the main method used to control FAW in India. Given the negative consequences of pesticides on natural enemies, as well as the challenges of resurgence and resistance, it is necessary to develop the resistant cultivars which provides an effective control of FAW. Host plant resistance (HPR) has typically been one of the sustainable, eco-friendly and economical technique in Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Morphological and physiological traits which represents the antixenosis & tolerance in HPR imparts resistance or tolerance against feeding and oviposition by the fall armyworm. Both morphological and physiological attributes play a key part in HPR.