Vegetable production is a key determinant of contribution from the agricultural sector toward
national Gross Domestic Product in a country like India, the second largest producer of fresh …

Pumpkin is a traditional crop that is widely grown for its mature and immature fleshy fruits,
seeds, flowers and processed products. It occupies a foremost place among the cucurbits …

The striped cucumber beetle [StCB; Acalymma vittatum (F.)(Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)]
and the western striped cucumber beetle [WStCB; Acalymma trivittatum (Mannerheim)] are …

An important ecosystem service in agriculture is the regulation of pests. However, modern
agricultural practices often disrupt natural enemies that provide these services. Adopting …

A major challenge in sustainable agriculture is finding solutions to manage crop-damaging
pests such as herbivores while protecting beneficial organisms such as pollinators. Squash …

Organic production of cucurbits in New York is challenged by a complex of biotic stresses,
including insect pests, diseases, and weeds. The recent emergence of cucurbit yellow vine …

Spotted cucumber beetle, Diabrotica undecimpunctata (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), a
North American native leaf beetle species also known as southern corn rootworm (SCRW) …

Phytoecdysteroids are a class of plant secondary compounds which are present in a wide
diversity of vascular plant species, where they contribute to a reduction in invertebrate …

In New York, organic production of muskmelon (Cucumis melo) and other cucurbits is limited
by pests, diseases, and weeds. Among the most important pests are striped (Acalymma …

Cucurbits, belong to family Cucurbitaceae, commonly known as guard family has been
reported to be adversely affected by a range of biotic constraints, out of which, insect-pests …