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2026
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| Accès en ligne: | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20406818 |
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- <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><em><span>Abstract</span></em></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><em><span>Agricultural biodiversity plays a critical role in sustaining crop productivity and maintaining ecological balance. Traditional indigenous crop varieties have historically shown greater resilience to pests and diseases due to their broader genetic base and adaptation to local environmental conditions. However, the widespread adoption of high yielding varieties (HYVs) in modern agriculture has resulted in increased vulnerability to pests and diseases. Climate change has further intensified this problem by altering ecological relationships among crops, pests, weeds, and pathogens. This study examines the decline in disease resistance in high yielding crop varieties and analyzes the impact of the Pink Bollworm infestation on cotton cultivation in Dhule district, Maharashtra, during the agricultural year 2017–2018. The study focuses on tahsil-wise distribution of affected areas and farmers and evaluates the socio-economic consequences of pest infestation. Results indicate that nearly 90 percent of cotton cultivation areas and farmers in the district were affected by Pink Bollworm, with Shindkheda tahsil reporting complete infestation. The study highlights the need for improved pest management strategies, climate-resilient farming practices, and sustainable agricultural policies to protect farmers from future losses.</span></em></p>