IPM in Protected Cultivation: Lending Pesticide-Free Produce

Protected cultivation of high-value vegetables, cut-flowers and certain fruits has tremendous potential to boost crop yields. Protected cultivation is amenable for the adoption of advanced, precise technologies, worldwide. Culture and production of crops under protected conditions is economically feasible. Farmers are convinced about the high-quality produce and better income through protected cultivation. Chemicals need to be avoided as far as possible under protected cultivation. Long-term, eco-friendly, sustainable crop protection methods are required to manage pests and diseases under protected cultivation. This chapter mentions examples of crops where protected cultivation has been largely successful.