Vikas Abrol

This publication, titled A Colour Handbook on Rainfed Kharif Crops: Protection Constraints and Mitigation Strategies, aims to help students, field researchers, scholars, and farmers correctly identify and manage important insect pests, diseases, and weeds that affect rainfed Kharif crops. The book describes the damaging symptoms, identification characteristics, biology, and management techniques of over 100 pest species. Clear and informative colored illustrations have been included to assist amateurs in identifying these pests. The correct identification of pests is crucial not only for preventing the spread of new species but also for achieving desired productivity levels in rainfed Kharif crops.