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Turmeric Entomology: Primary discussion in the chapter would be on the major insect pests of turmeric, their geographical distribution, damage to the turmeric plant, and control measures, both chemical and biological. There would also be discussion on minor insect pests of turmeric.

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Nair, K.P. (2019). Turmeric Entomology. In: Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) and Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) - World's Invaluable Medicinal Spices. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-29189-1_8

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