Recent advances in agroecological research for increasing scope of areawide pest management of arthropods in cropping systems

Brewer, Michael J.; Elliott, Norman C.

doi:10.1016/j.cois.2023.101019

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“…A wide spectrum of services including supporting, provisioning, regulating, and cultural services directly in uence the life quality ( Apparently, certain regulating services like local climate regulation and soil erosion are signi cant (Larson et al, 1997;Parthasarathy and Naveen Babu, 2021).The role of sacred groves in replenishing the ground water is also reported (WITT, 2010). Indeed, sacred groves exhibit a complex and intricate web of species interactions that effectively controls the expansion of predatory parasitic pests (Brewer and Elliott, 2023;Ye et al, 2020).…”

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Regulatory Ecosystem Services of Forest Sacred Groves in comparison to Invasive vegetation in the urban and urban peripheries of a semi-arid region

Mohanraj,

Prasath,

K.R

et al. 2023

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Amidst anthropogenic pressures, certain forest relics in the urban and rural landscapes have been traditionally protected for centuries as sacred forest groves in the Asian regions, despite lying outside the protected area network. In the current context of climate change and ensuing disasters, these forest groves and similar kind of vegetative landscapes within urban and rural could potentially increase the resilience and buffering capacity of the surrounding environs, besides providing ecosystem services. This study attempted to evaluate 50 Sacred Groves Stands (SGS) and 50 Prosopis juliflora Stands (PJS) comprehensively for the floral diversity, carbon stock and dynamics, carbon-fixing traits, dendrochronology of trees, soil nutrient profiles, and soil erosion - deemed to be regulating ecosystem services. Structural Equation Model (SEM) was applied to derive the photosynthetic efficiency of eight dominant trees species using vital input parameters including eco-physiological, morphological, and biochemical characterization. Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) model in conjunction with ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS 10.3 was adopted to map soil loss. Among the 8 selected tree species, Wrightia tinctoria (SEM Estimated Coefficient: 1.28) > Prosopis juliflora (1.22) > Acacia nilotica (1.21) > Albizia lebbeck (0.97) > Azadirachta indica (0.74) showed comparatively high carbon sequestering efficacy. SEM revealed species specific carbon sequestering functional traits (stomatal density, nitrogen fixing ability, RuBisCO and chlorophyll content) are evidently attributed to high carbon sequestration potential. Carbon source/sink determinations inferred through Net Ecosystem Productivity (NEP) assessments showed that mature SGS (0.06 ± 0.01 g C/m2/day) potentially acted as carbon sink, while matured PJS (-0.34 ± 0.12 g C/m2/day) as source. Soil erosion rates were significantly greater (29.5 ± 13.4 ton/ha/year) in SGS compared to PJS (7.52 ± 2.55 ton/ha/year).

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Regulatory Ecosystem Services of Forest Sacred Groves in comparison to Invasive vegetation in the urban and urban peripheries of a semi-arid region

Mohanraj,

Prasath,

K.R

et al. 2023

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Can biocontrol be the game-changer in integrated pest management? A review of definitions, methods and strategies

Galli,

Feldmann,

Vogler

et al. 2024

J Plant Dis Prot

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Global agriculture is heavily dependent on sustainable plant protection. Worldwide, the concept of integrated pest management (IPM) is being followed. IPM utilizes a range of strategies, with chemical synthetic pesticides being employed only as a last resort. However, in agricultural practice, farmers continue to rely primarily on this option. To further reduce this dependence, new strategies are being sought to strengthen the use of biological control within the IPM approach including the identification of novel non-synthetic natural compounds. Here, we discuss and report on the state of the art in biological control research in areas such as biocontrol agents and application of ecological principles. These practices can help to establish sustainable plant protection systems, with the greatest impact achieved when they are used in appropriate combinations. We highlight the conditions that currently prevent or hinder the increased use of biocontrol measures. On the background of agroecological experiences, we discuss why additional advancements in plant protection practices are imperative to more effectively break the life cycles of pests, diseases and weeds. We emphasize the significance of a judicious application of chemical control technologies, adapted to local conditions. Additionally, we highlight the key role and expertise of operators in implementing these practices and their knowledge thereof.

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Editorial overview: Arthropod population dynamics at regional scales: Novel approaches and emerging insights

Haynes¹,

Liebhold²,

Johnson³

2023

Current Opinion in Insect Science

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Recent advances in agroecological research for increasing scope of areawide pest management of arthropods in cropping systems

Cited by 13 publications

References 51 publications

Regulatory Ecosystem Services of Forest Sacred Groves in comparison to Invasive vegetation in the urban and urban peripheries of a semi-arid region

Regulatory Ecosystem Services of Forest Sacred Groves in comparison to Invasive vegetation in the urban and urban peripheries of a semi-arid region

Can biocontrol be the game-changer in integrated pest management? A review of definitions, methods and strategies

Editorial overview: Arthropod population dynamics at regional scales: Novel approaches and emerging insights

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