THE IMPACT OF VARIOUS CLIMATE CHANGE FACTORS ON AGRICULTURAL INSECT PESTS, CROP PRODUCTION, AND THEIR MANAGEMENT STRATEGY IN INDIA - A REVIEW

Radwan, Mona H.I.; Abdel-Hameed, I.M.; Noureddine, Amal Z.

doi:10.21608/zjar.2024.380609

THE IMPACT OF VARIOUS CLIMATE CHANGE FACTORS ON AGRICULTURAL INSECT PESTS, CROP PRODUCTION, AND THEIR MANAGEMENT STRATEGY IN INDIA - A REVIEW

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Natural and Environ. Res. Dept., Fac. Postgraduate of Asian Studies,ZagazigUniv.,Egypt

² Plant Prot. Inst., Agric. Res. Cent., Giza, Egypt

10.21608/zjar.2024.380609

Abstract

In conclusion, agricultural insect pests pose a major threat to food security, especially in the face of climate change. To address this problem, effective management strategies must be implemented. Climate change has become a globally recognized reality. It has a serious impact on the diversity, distribution, existence, reproduction, development, growth and phenology of insect pests and plant species. Protecting food in the 21st century will be the greatest challenge for humanity in the coming years, given the decline in production efficiency due to the depletion of the natural resource base, the drastic effects of climate change on the diversity and abundance of insect pests, and the scale of crop losses. Understanding the biology and behavior of pests in relation to the environment is crucial because climate change will change their distribution and behavior. Integrated pest management strategies, which combine cultural, biological and chemical approaches, should be used to reduce reliance on pesticides and minimize environmental impact. Forecasting systems based on historical records, remote sensing data, and citizen science reports can provide early warnings and help mitigate pest outbreaks. Developing pest-resistant and drought-resistant crop varieties can enhance food security and reduce reliance on chemical controls. Dealing with climate change is very daunting. The impacts of climate change on crop production, mediated by changes in the numbers of severe insect pests, should be carefully considered when planning and implementing adaptation and mitigation strategies for future pest management programmes. It is therefore necessary to consider the potential impacts of climate change on crop health in a coordinated manner and to develop effective measures to mitigate the impacts of climate change on food security. Insurance programs and financial tools help farmers manage risks and invest in pest management strategies

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