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@article{182181,
        author = {Priyanka Gupta and Neelam and Versha Sharma},
        title = {Phytohormones as Botanicals in Integrated Pest Management: A Sustainable Approach for Crop Protection},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {2},
        pages = {1020-1027},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=182181},
        abstract = {The global agriculture industry faces significant losses due to insect pests. Pesticides have traditionally served as a crucial tool in pest control, but their widespread use has led to environmental pollution and harmful effects on both animals and humans, disrupting the natural ecosystem. In light of these challenges, natural alternatives to chemical pesticides are gaining attention, and botanical-derived insecticides offer a promising solution. Among them, phytohormones, or plant growth regulators (PGRs), have shown potential in enhancing plant quality, regulating growth rate, and ultimately increasing crop yield. However, the use of PGRs also raises concerns about their impact on non-target organisms, particularly insects. This review article provides a comprehensive overview of the utilization of phytohormones in insect pest management as a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to crop protection. While PGRs like gibberellic acid (GA3) and Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) have shown positive effects on plant growth, they have also been found to influence insect’s developmental time, longevity, reproductive potential, and hemolymph metabolites. Studies have demonstrated the ability of PGRs to interfere with insect fertility, life cycle parameters, and immune systems, making them potential candidates for eco-friendly insect pest control},
        keywords = {Phytohormone, indole-3-acetic acid, gibberellic acid, abscisic acid, biopesticides, insect pest management, crop protection.},
        month = {July},
        }