Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of Tuta Absoluta Meyrick

ISBN-13: 9786203041538 / Angielski / Miękka / 188 str.

Assinapol Ndereyimana; Samuel Nyalala; Patrick Murerwa

Opis

The main objective of this study was to contribute to enhanced tomato productivity and fruit quality in Rwanda through evaluation of entomopathogens and plant extracts as options for integrated management of T. absoluta. Bioassay experiments were conducted at the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board to determine: the potential of entomopathogenic nematode (EPN) isolates from Rwanda to control T. absoluta, the pathogenicity of selected commercial formulations of entomopathogenic fungi (EPFs) and the bioactivity of local plant extracts (PEs) against the pest. The two most effective EPNs, EPFs, and PEs were further evaluated in two field trials to determine their efficacy against T. absoluta infestation and their effects on tomato growth, yield, and fruit quality. The obtained results are presented and discussed in this document.

O autorze

Ndereyimana, Assinapol Dr Assinapol Ndereyimana is an Horticulture Scientist passionated to contribute to horticulture sector development in Rwanda through research for development and technology transfer to end users. He has PhD [Horticulture] from Egerton University, MSc [Horticulture] from TNAU HC&RI, India and BSc [Crop Production] from University of Rwanda.