This chapter covers the phenology of banana as well as the different pests infesting its rhizome, pseudostem, flowers and fruits. The taxonomy, morphology, biology and control of such pests are discussed.
The importance, classification and ecology of Annona spp. such as cherimoya, sugar apple, atemoya and soursop are reviewed. The current knowledge on the pollinators of Annona spp. and their relationship to fruit setting are discussed. The key pests of the species, as well as their population dynamics, behaviour and control are presented.
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