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Biology, distribution, and management of the polyphagous invasive pest Thrips parvispinus (Karny): implications for crop protection

A. Gadge D. Narwade Pushpalatha M Abinaya Seenivasan D. Shirsat B. Fand Rachna Pande G. Behere V. N. Waghmare V. Karuppaiah R. S. Mahajan D. R. Bankar S. Thube

Aug 2026 · Phytoparasitica · Vol 54 · 0 citations · 157 references

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This review synthesizes information on the taxonomy, global distribution, bioecology, host range, economic importance, preferred habitats, and environmental factors that influence the occurrence and population dynamics of T. parvispinus to offer a clearer perspective on the challenges of managing these pests.

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