Profile of Dr. Pushpa Singh

• B.Sc. (Ag.): Rajendra Agricultural University (RAU), Pusa, Bihar
• M.Sc. (Ag.) in Entomology & Agricultural Zoology: RAU, Pusa, Bihar
• Ph.D. in Entomology & Agricultural Zoology: Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Professional Area

• Research Area: Host Plant Resistance and Acarology
• Research Interests: Host Plant Resistance – Tri-trophic Interaction

KEY PUBLICATIONS:

• Sanjukta I, Singh P (2024) Survey of phytophagous mites, its associated natural enemies on brinjal and its management through acaricides in North Bihar. Bhartiya Krishi Anusandhan Patrika 39(3–4):312–317.
• Sanjukta I, Singh P (2024) Seasonal population fluctuation of major phytophagous mite and its natural enemy and other natural enemies of brinjal sucking pests in North Bihar. Journal of Experimental Zoology India 27:1411–1415.
• Nandini S, Singh P, Sahoo SK, Abhishek BM, Shireesh KMP (2024) Baseline toxicity evaluation of new insecticide molecules against Spodoptera litura (F.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in cole crops. Pest Management in Horticultural Ecosystems 30(2):344–349.
• Mahanta DK et al. (2023) Insect-pathogen crosstalk and the cellular-molecular mechanisms of insect immunity: uncovering the underlying signalling pathways and immune regulatory function of non-coding RNAs. Frontiers in Immunology 14:1–19.
• Singh P, Prakash P, Singh RN (2023) Biochemical response to Tetranychus neocaledonicus André infested and healthy leaves of different varieties of brinjal. Journal of Experimental Zoology India 26:1027–1033.
• Singh P, Singh RN, Ahmad MA (2022) Field screening of different brinjal varieties under agro-climatic conditions of Varanasi against vegetable mite, Tetranychus neocaledonicus. Scientist 2(2):599–605.
• Meena ML, Kumari N, Singh P (2022) Impact of CRAP on zero tillage technology in rice-wheat cropping system in Bihar. Journal of Extension Education 12(1):13–17.
• Kshitiz, Keshari N, Singh P, Pathak KN (2021) Management of Meloidogyne incognita in capsicum by Trichoderma viride and organic amendments under protected cultivation. Indian Journal of Nematology 51(1):19–26.
• Kumar A, Kumar M, Singh P, Rai CP, Kumar S (2022) Efficacy of different plant-based products against Orphanostigma abruptalis on sweet basil in Bihar. The Pharma Innovation Journal SP-11(11):1158–1160.
• Singh P, Singh IP (2003) Dissipation of lindane and fenvalerate in pigeon pea. Indian Journal of Entomology 65(1):119–122.

Books/ Book chapters:

• Singh P, Keshari N (2025) Post-harvest management of crops against stored grain pests: New techniques and strategies. In: Insects as Human Freminies: From Friends to Foes. Nova Science Publishers, New York, pp 89. ISBN: 979-8-89530-320-7 (Hard copy), 979-8-89530-410-5. https://doi.org/10.52305/LAXP0217
• Singh P, Singh RN, Srivastava CP (2016) Phytophagous mites of Indian fruit plants. In: Insect Pest Management of Fruit Crops. Biotech Books, pp 621–650.
• Singh P, Shahi B, Singh KM (2016) Increasing role and importance of private advisory services in agricultural extension. In: Agricultural Extension: Techniques and Application. Biotech Books, pp 7–14.
• Singh P, Shahi B, Singh KM (2016) Adoption of information and communication technology for spread of integrated pest management. In: Agricultural Extension: Techniques and Application. Biotech Books, pp 317–324.
• Singh P, Singh RN, Srivastava CP (2021) Phytophagous mites of vegetable crops. In: Insect Pests Management in Important Vegetables. Apple Academic Press, Taylor and Francis Group.
• Yadav A, Singh P, Singh V, Yadav A (2022) Biopesticides: An integral partner of sustainable agriculture. In: Sustainable Agriculture. Scientific Publishers, Jodhpur (India), pp 13–37.
• Singh KM, Shahi B, Singh P (2017) Prosperity from Agriculture—Success stories of Bihar Farmers. Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, pp 172.

A. Department of Entomology, PGCA, RPCAU, Pusa, Samastipur-848 125 Bihar, India

M. pushpa@rpcau.ac.in

T. + 91-9430560507

ORCID: 0000-0002-4289-284X

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