Crop protection is a major sector of agriculture which attempts to reduce the
losses due to insect pests, diseases, nematodes and weeds which are a major
constraint in the production and productivity of economically important crops.
Indiscriminate and injudicious use of chemical pesticides has caused harm to
human health and environment. Therefore, ecologically safe option of integrated
pest management (IPM) considered as a springboard to sustainable crop management
is a present day necessity. This book uniquely combines all major subjects on
sustainable crop protection and discusses pest management strategies for major
crops of economic importance. Utilisation of parasites, predators,
entomopathogens, pheromone technology, maintenance of diversity and sanitary &
phytosanitary