A review on insect pest complex of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

Abstract

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is the most important cereal crop for majority of the world’s population. It is the staple food of about two billion people (36% of the Global population) and is in increasing demand in countries undergoing urbanization and industrialization. It has an immense yield potential. However, the productivity is limited by a large number of abiotic and biotic constraints. Among the biotic constraints, insect pests cause considerable loss in yield and change their status over time. The crops are heavily attacked by Armyworm, Cereal leaf beetle, wheat aphid, Grasshopper, White grubs, Ghujia weevil, and Termites. This review endeavors to piece together all known information about the insect that attack on wheat.