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Role of avian predators in suppression of pod borer population in pigeon pea

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Major insectivorous birds viz., Sparrow (Passer domesticus) (Black Drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus, Jungle babbler (Turdoides striatus), Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis), Rosy starling (Sturnus roseus) and Red vented bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer) have been recorded in pigeon pea. All birds were found potent predators of pigeon pea pod borer, Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) by suppression of 67.75% larval population.

Source: The Pharma Innovation

DOI: 10.22271/tpi.2026.v15.i6a.26493

Authors: Jyoti G Dulera, Mihir Chaudhari, Pushpa Parmar, Prakash Gamar

Institution: Anand Agricultural University

Language: English

Topic: Insect-Plant Interactions and Control

Subfield: Insect Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Life on land, Zero hunger

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7163742004