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The research aims to understand how climatic factors and crop development stages influence fall armyworm infestation in maize.

Infestation of Fall Armyworm ( Spodoptera frugiperda ): Insights From Season, Crop Phenology and Growing Degree Days

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Reveals climatic influences on fall armyworm infestation in maize, suggesting improved management strategies.

The research aims to understand how climatic factors and crop development stages influence fall armyworm infestation in maize.
Analyzed seasonal population dynamics of fall armyworm in relation to climatic factors.
Assessed the relationship between crop phenology stages and fall armyworm damage.
Evaluated the effectiveness of growing degree days (GDDs) on predicting FAW occurrence and damage.
Rainfall and humidity impacted fall armyworm populations significantly, with dry conditions favoring spread.
Damage assessments revealed variation in maize yield losses across different growth stages.
Growing degree days were effective in predicting infestation timing and severity, emphasizing critical crop stages for management.

Akbar et al. (2026) studied this question.

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