The book was related to the use of six different botanical extracts i.e. Orange peel (Citrus sinensis), Kortuma (Citrullus colosynthus), Bakain (Melia azadarach), Ak (Calotropis procera), Neem (Azadirachta indica) and Knair (Neirum oleander) on three species of aphid i.e. Mustard Aphid (Lipaphis erysimi), Bird Cherry Oat Aphid (Rhopalosiphum padi) and Oleander aphid (Aphis nerii) under laboratory conditions for giving eco-friendly control of these insect pests.Results showed that the maximum percent mortality caused by Citrus and Ak followed by Neem, Bakain, Kortuma and Knair (72.83, 72.83,...

This book is related to the predatory potential of biocontrol agent (Coccinelids) on different species of aphid. Results showed that the Coccinellids (without starvation) consumed more number of M. persicae than A.nerii. Coccinelids (with 24 hrs starvation) showed maximum aphid consumption on B. brassicae, followed by R. padi, S. graminum and M. persicae. The life duration of Coccinellids was maximum on A. nerii and B. brassicae (65 days) followed by M. persicae (64 days), S. graminum (58 days) and R. padi (56 days).

This book is related to the major insect pests of cotton and their control measures.It includes information regarding the identification, damage patterns, life history, biological and chemical control of cotton insect pests.It also provides comprehensive information about the control of Dusky cotton bug through different plant extracts.Several plant extracts were applied against dusky bug but Tobacco and Ak leaves extract showed significant control.

This is related to production and production technology of cotton. Cotton is leading worldwide fiber and cash crop that is grown commercially for agricultural and industrial purposes in the tropical and temperate region of more than fifty countries. Although cotton is mainly grown for fiber purpose but it has many valuable uses as its seed comprises of 30% starch, 25% crude oil and 16.2% protein. Current estimates for world production are about 25 million tons or 110 million bales annually, accounting for 2.5% of the worlds arable land.