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Create IPM Research Centers for Scientific Development
IPM needs more research, yet dedicated research centers could advance IPM science while developing new approaches for sustainable pest management. The challenge is establishing research centers that address IPM knowledge gaps while developing practical solutions for farmers. Barriers include research funding, institutional development, and coordination with existing research. Without dedicated research, IPM development remains slow while farmers lack science-based solutions. Successful research centers could accelerate IPM development while ensuring research benefits reach farmers, potentially advancing sustainable pest management science while providing practical solutions for agricultural pest problems.
Applied Sciences, Sustainable Farming, Integrated Pest Management