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- Impact Factor-Driven Taxonomy: Deterrent to Indian Taxonomists?
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1 Insect Biosystematics Lab, Division of Entomology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 100 012, IN
1 Insect Biosystematics Lab, Division of Entomology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 100 012, IN
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Current Science, Vol 106, No 1 (2014), Pagination: 10-10Abstract
No Abstract.- New Record of Lepidopteran Husk Feeders, Garella ruficirra (Hampson) and Conogethes Sp. on Pecan from India
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1 CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062, IN
2 Division of Entomology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110 012, IN
1 CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062, IN
2 Division of Entomology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110 012, IN
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Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol 42, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 94-95Abstract
Pecan [Carya illinoensis (Wang) K Koch.] fruits were found infested by two husk feeders, Garella ruficirra (Hampson) and Conogethes sp. during July-August, 2015 at Palampur representing mid-hill regions of Himachal Pradesh. The infestation ranged from 10-65 per cent in different orchards/ plantations. Feeding by these insects resulted in appreciable reduction in yield due to pre-mature fruit drop and secondary infection of micro-organisms. Amongst two husk feeders, G. ruficirra was the dominating species (95%). Both of them were recorded for the first time infesting pecan and seem to be new pest record of pecan in India.Keywords
Husk Feeder, Garella ruficirra, Conogethes sp., Pecan, New Record.References
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- Gynandromorph in Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
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1 Division of Entomology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012, IN
1 Division of Entomology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012, IN
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Current Science, Vol 119, No 12 (2020), Pagination: 1898-1900Abstract
No Abstract.- Linnean Shortfall Still a Major Concern in India: As Evident by the Micromoth Family Tortricidae (Lepidoptera)
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1 National Pusa Collection, Division of Entomology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi 110 012, IN
1 National Pusa Collection, Division of Entomology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi 110 012, IN
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Current Science, Vol 120, No 4 (2021), Pagination: 712-715Abstract
Anthropogenic activities influence rapid environmental changes on earth and the reality of climate change is a significant feature in implementing conservation action plans in many countries. The knowledge of biodiversity data is an increasingly important source of information in studies of biogeography and conservation. Presence of temporal, spatial and taxonomical gaps in biodiversity documentation is a major concern. One of the major gaps or shortfalls is the lack of taxonomic work, i.e. species descriptions called Linnean shortfall. Here we evaluate patterns of species description in a major micromoth family Tortricidae from India during 1775 to 2018. We found that a total of 392 species of tortricid moths have been described from the country. Among all the authors who have contributed to the species description, eight have described more than 85% of tortricid species from India. The cumulative curve of the tortricid species described showed the highest peak during 1901–1925, wherein 226 species were described from the country. Among the biogeographic zones, the North East Zone recorded the highest species descriptions (47.19%) followed by the Deccan Peninsula (10.71%). Our analysis shows Linnean shortfall in this group and the taxonomic expeditions are skewed towards only a few regions. Accordingly, practices to increase taxonomic expeditions, including increased funding in exploratory research and increasing species discovery rate are the need of the hour in many insect groups.Keywords
Biogeographic Zones, Conservation, Shortfalls In Biodiversity, Species Description, Tortricid Moths.References
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