A Review on Impact of Biotic and Abiotic components on Aphid species infesting in Seed spices

Author: Tara Yadav, Gaurang Chhangani and Abhishek Yadav

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Abstract

The seed spices constitute an important group of agriculture commodities and play a significant role in our national economy. Several insect pests associated with seed spice crops. Among these pests sucking pests are the largest group and cause maximum damage to the crops in field conditions. Aphids are the major yield limiting factor, as they cause more damage than any other pest on seed spice crop. Aphids populations are govern by many biotic and abiotic factors i.e. temperature, rainfall, humidity and natural enemies.

Keywords

Seed spices, Aphids, biotic and abiotic factors

Conclusion

Seed spices were infested by many insect pests but aphids (Hyadaphis coriandri Myzus persicae, Aphis craccivora, Aphis gossypii) were the major insect pest of seed spices and population of these aphid species are governed by many biotic and abiotic components of environment. The biotic component includes natural enemies whereas abiotic component includes temperature, relative humidity and rainfall etc.

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How to cite this article

Tara Yadav, Gaurang Chhangani and Abhishek Yadav (2023). A Review on Impact of Biotic and Abiotic components on Aphid species infesting in Seed spices. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(10): 204-207.