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Vol. 13, Issue 7 (2024)

Diversity and distribution patterns of mite pests across horticultural crops

Author(s):
Swastik Bhattacharjya, Sourav Bag, Priyanka Bhowmik and Ekramul Ali Ansari
Abstract:
Horticulture sector is recognised to have the great potential to raise the farm income, provide livelihood security and earn foreign exchange. Horticulture sector encompasses the various branches e.g. Pomology, Olericulture, Floriculture, Viticulture, Spices & Plantation Crops, Landscaping and Gardening etc. are equally significant and remunerative which draw the attention of every Indian farmers. Now a days, Horticulture production has become a key driver for economic development in many of the states in the country and it contributes 33% to GDP of agriculture. Within this vast Horticulture sector, famers are mostly used to cultivate the fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables account for nearly 90% of the total horticulture production in the country [5]. The annual production of fruits and vegetables in India is about 81.28 million tonnes and 161.18 million tonnes respectively (Horticultural Statistics at a Glance 2021). The diverse range of agro-climatic condition and the rich source of genetic resources enable India to produce such enormous horticultural products. India becomes the leading producer of Mango, Banana, Papaya, Cashew nut, Areca Nut, Potato and Okra etc. But several insect pests severely hinder the growth of this lucrative and promising industry, as well as several mites also pose a significant threat to temperate fruit crops. One of the most significant pests that degrade produces quality and lowers it below international quality requirements are mites. Acarina, the group of Phytophagous mites, develop the Biotic stress in their host plant, by causing speckled foliage, formation of galls, distorted fruits, which adversely affect the marketable produce and the exchange of foreign economy. This literature aims to examine the several phytophgaous mite species associated with fruits & vegetables, their host range, ecology and probable environmentally friendly strategies that can be used to keep these mites under control will be discussed briefly in a short course.
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How to cite this article:
Swastik Bhattacharjya, Sourav Bag, Priyanka Bhowmik, Ekramul Ali Ansari. Diversity and distribution patterns of mite pests across horticultural crops. Pharma Innovation 2024;13(7):108-117.

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