International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research

E-ISSN: 2582-2160   •   Impact Factor: 9.24

A Widely Indexed Open Access Peer Reviewed Multidisciplinary Bi-monthly Scholarly International Journal

Call for Paper Volume 7, Issue 3 (May-June 2025) Submit your research before last 3 days of June to publish your research paper in the issue of May-June.
Submit Research Paper Join as a Reviewer

Plagiarism is checked by the leading plagiarism checker TurnItIn

Call for Paper

Volume 7 Issue 3
May-June 2025

Submit your research paper

Indexing Partners
Academia Advanced Sciences Index Bielefeld Academic Search Engine CiteSeer DRJI Google Scholar Independent Search Engine & Directory Network ISI (International Scientific Indexing) Issuu Mendeley Research Networks
RefSeek ResearcherId - Thomson Reuters ResearchGate Scirus Scribd Semantic Scholar UTeM - Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka Wiki for Call for Papers WorldCat Zenodo

Comparative analysis of the impact of the dried fruit beetle (carpophilus hemipterus) on selected host plant in india

Author(s) Ms. Shilpy Kumari, Prof. Dr. Prashant Kumar
Country India
Abstract This study examines the dried-fruit beetle (Carpophilus hemipterus), a critical pest impacting India’s fruit crops, including litchi, mango, guava, papaya, custard apple, and dates. It focuses on infestation patterns, economic effects, and pest management strategies. Through field sampling and laboratory experiments, the research analysed the beetle’s life cycle, feeding behaviour, and host preferences, alongside statistical evaluations of crop damage and yield loss influenced by environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Findings indicate that C. hemipterus demonstrates distinct host preferences tied to fruit ripeness and environmental conditions. Litchi and mango faced the highest susceptibility, suffering significant losses during peak harvests. Guava and papaya were moderately affected, particularly during storage, while custard apple and dates showed localized impacts in areas with inadequate pest management. Infestations reduced market value and export viability, imposing severe economic challenges on small-scale farmers.
The study highlights the importance of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies tailored to each crop, combining cultural, biological, and chemical controls. Understanding the pest’s behaviour and environmental triggers is essential for reducing its impact and ensuring sustainable agriculture. Future research should prioritize resistant crop varieties and eco-friendly pest management solutions to safeguard India’s fruit industry and farmer livelihoods.
Keywords Impacting, laboratory, economic, demonstrates, susceptibility, infestation, prioritize, safeguard
Field Biology > Zoology
Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On 2025-05-17
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.44969
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9kfxv
View / Download PDF File

Share this



E-ISSN 2582-2160
CrossRef

CrossRef DOI is assigned to each research paper published in our journal.

IJFMR DOI prefix is
10.36948/ijfmr

Downloads
Research Paper Format Copyright Permission Form and Undertaking Form Cover Page Vol 7 Isu 3Cover Page Vol 7 Isu 2Cover Page Vol 7 Isu 1

All research papers published on this website are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, and all rights belong to their respective authors/researchers.

CC-BY-SA Open Access

About IJFMR
Fees & Payment
Current Issue
Publication Archive 		Submit Research Paper
Track Submission Status
Publication Guidelines
Publication Ethics
Peer Review & Plagiarism 		Join as a Reviewer
Editors & Reviewers
Reviewer Referral Program
Get Reviewer Membership Certi. 		Website/Journal Policies
Usage Policy
Content Policies
Privacy Policy
Contact Us +91-9687-828-838 editor@ijfmr.com