Insect Pest Challenges in Cereal Crops - Current Scenario and Sustainable Management Strategies

<jats:p>Cereal crops, including wheat, rice, maize, barley, sorghum and millets serve as staple foods for a significant portion of the global population. However, their productivity is constantly threatened by insect pests, which cause substantial yield losses and economic damage. The increasing intensity of pest infestations, influenced by climate change, monoculture practices, and resistance to conventional pesticides, has necessitated the development of sustainable and integrated pest management strategies.</jats:p>