Current status and potential of conservation biological control for agriculture in the developing world

Wyckhuys, Kris A. G.; Lu, Yanhui; Morales, Helda; Vázquez, Luis L.; Legaspi, Jesusa C.; Eliopoulos, Panagiotis A.; Hernández, Luis Miguel

doi:10.1016/j.biocontrol.2012.11.010

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“…Biological approaches to controlling pests (Weintraub 2007;Lacey and ShapiroIlan 2008;Simon et al 2010;Collange et al 2011;Perdikis et al 2011;Demirozer et al 2012;Attia et al 2013;Navajas et al 2013), diseases (Cross et al 2001;Bautista-Banos et al 2006;El-Tarabily and Sivasithamparam 2006;Alabouvette et al 2009;Llorente et al 2012;Sylla et al 2013a,b), and weeds (Ash 2010) to keep their levels below acceptable thresholds have been intensively documented during recent decades. The effects of habitat management and cultural practices on natural enemy abundance and their efficacy for different crops were recently reviewed (Wyckhuys et al 2013). In contrast to the conventional pesticide approach, the manipulation of the agrosystem to enhance the survival, fitness, and behavioral performance of natural enemies (e.g., arthropod predators, parasitoids, and entomopathogens) resulting in pest control does not lead to the development of pesticide resistance (Landis et al 2000;Jonsson et al 2008;Naranjo and Ellsworth 2009;Wyckhuys et al 2013).…”

Section: Plant Protectionmentioning

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“…The effects of habitat management and cultural practices on natural enemy abundance and their efficacy for different crops were recently reviewed (Wyckhuys et al 2013). In contrast to the conventional pesticide approach, the manipulation of the agrosystem to enhance the survival, fitness, and behavioral performance of natural enemies (e.g., arthropod predators, parasitoids, and entomopathogens) resulting in pest control does not lead to the development of pesticide resistance (Landis et al 2000;Jonsson et al 2008;Naranjo and Ellsworth 2009;Wyckhuys et al 2013). Consequently, organic agriculture may help lower the potential for the evolution of pathogen resistance to pesticides (Dehnen- Schmutz et al 2010).…”

Section: Plant Protectionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Advances and Trends in Organic Fruit and Vegetable Farming Research

Dorais

Alsanius

2015

Horticultural Reviews: Volume 43

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Section: Plant Protectionmentioning

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Section: Plant Protectionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Advances and Trends in Organic Fruit and Vegetable Farming Research

Dorais

Alsanius

2015

Horticultural Reviews: Volume 43

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“…more selective chemicals, improved spatial and temporal use of pesticides). The potential for conservation biological control in developing countries has also been emphasized (Wyckhuys et al 2013). Population genetics research presents opportunities to better understand how the impact of biological control can be optimised.…”

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The status of biological control and recommendations for improving uptake for the future

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Moran

Bigler³

et al. 2017

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Classical and augmentative biological control of insect pests and weeds has enjoyed a long history of successes. However, biocontrol practices have not been as universally accepted or optimally utilised as they could be. An International Organisation for Biological Control (IOBC) initiative brought together practitioners and researchers from widely diverse fields to identify the main limitations to biocontrol uptake and to recommend means of mitigation. Limitations to uptake included: risk averse and unwieldy regulatory processes; increasingly bureaucratic barriers to access to biocontrol agents; insufficient engagement and communication with the public, stakeholders, growers and politicians of the considerable economic benefits of biocontrol; and fragmentation of biocontrol sub-disciplines. In this contribution we summarise a range of recommendations for the future that emphasise the need for improved communication of economic, environmental and social successes and benefits of biological control for insect pests, weeds and plant diseases, targeting political, regulatory, grower/land manager and other stakeholder interests. Political initiatives in some countries which augur well for biocontrol in the future are discussed.

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“…The farmers control these pests mainly with spraying insecticides on calendar-based regimes, to meet market quality (Wyckhuys et al, 2013). Pesticide traceability is an additional barrier for developing countries to compete in the international fruit and vegetable market (Weinberger and Lumpkin, 2007), as rigorous laws and regulations to control pesticide use are still lacking in these countries (Ecobichon, 2001).…”

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Biology of Prodiplosis longifila Gagné and population fluctuation in tomato crops sprayed with insecticides

Vargas

Manzano

Alarcón

2018

Rev. Fac. Nac. Agron. Medellín

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Se llevaron a cabo estudios de laboratorio para determinar parámetros de historia de vida del mosquito de las agallas Prodiplosis longifila, una plaga clave del tomate. Huevos de P. longifila colectados en cultivos de tomate eclosionaron, en promedio, en 1,2 días y el tiempo de desarrollo (larva I hasta adulto) fue alrededor de 14 días a condiciones ambientales. La proporción de sexos (macho: hembra) de P. longifila fue de 1:1.03. La longevidad promedia del macho y de la hembra (1,1 días ambas) se incrementaron después de consumir azúcar. Ensayos de campo para determinar la fluctuación poblacional de P. longifila se desarrollaron en tres lotes comerciales de tomate en Colombia bajo aspersiones de insecticidas tipo calendario. Los números promedio de larvas en todos los lotes fueron mayores durante las dos últimas semanas que durante las dos primeras semanas de muestreo. El número de larvas aumentó aún bajo la aspersión de insecticidas. El número de larvas aumentó después de la floración, sugiriendo que los adultos fueron atraídos a las flores de tomate y probablemente las utilizaron como fuente de azúcar. La infestación (%) estuvo correlacionada positivamente con el número promedio de larvas/brote foliar, sugiriendo el potencial de este método indirecto para monitorear larvas de P. longifila en tomate. La aspersión de insecticidas en cultivos de tomate para controlar P. longifila en un esquema basado en el calendario no redujo la densidad de larvas.

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Current status and potential of conservation biological control for agriculture in the developing world

Cited by 119 publications

References 124 publications

Advances and Trends in Organic Fruit and Vegetable Farming Research

Advances and Trends in Organic Fruit and Vegetable Farming Research

The status of biological control and recommendations for improving uptake for the future

Biology of Prodiplosis longifila Gagné and population fluctuation in tomato crops sprayed with insecticides

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