Dr. HC Sharma's research contributions are in the areas of insect bio-ecology and population dynamics, economic thresholds, natural plant products, host-plant resistance, transgenic and molecular markers for insect resistance, effect of transgenic crops on non-target organisms, mode of action of Bt toxins, movement of Bt toxins in the eco-system, and climate change effects of insects and crops, and integrated pest management. Extensive experience of working in Asia and Africa, and authored two books on application of biotechnology for pest management, and environmental safety of transgenic crops and other IPPM technologies.Member of Governing Board of International Association of Plant Protection Sciences, and President of International Congresses of Entomology.
