Insect (Salebria sp.) infestation and impact on Vitellaria paradoxa C.F. Gaertn. fruit production in agroforestry parklands

Lamien, Niéyidouba; Tigabu, Mulualem; Dabiré, Rémy A.; Guinko, Sita; Odén, Per Christer

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“…From pests, Salebria spp. (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) have also been identified, with infection rates of 49-80% for trees and 4-15% for fruit in Burkina Faso [174].…”

Section: Diseases and Pestsmentioning

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The Current State of Knowledge of Shea Butter Tree (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F.Gaertner.) for Nutritional Value and Tree Improvement in West and Central Africa

Nguekeng

Hendre

Tchoundjeu³

et al. 2021

Forests

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Vitellaria paradoxa (C.F.Gaertn.) is a multi-purpose tree species distributed in a narrow band across sub-Saharan Africa. The species is integrated into cropping and agroforestry systems as a nutritional and economic resource, which provides a range of environmental services. Integration of the species into land-use systems provides an essential source of livelihoods and income for local populations. The economic potential of the shea butter tree derives from its edible products, which also serve cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications. To understand the current state of knowledge about V. paradoxa, this paper summarizes information about the ecology, population structure, and genetic diversity of the species, also considering compositional variation in the pulp and kernels, management practices, and efforts towards its domestication. Despite the great potential of the shea butter tree, there are some gaps in the understanding of the genetics of the species. This review presents up-to-date information related to the species for further domestication and breeding purposes.

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“…From pests, Salebria spp. (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) have also been identified, with infection rates of 49-80% for trees and 4-15% for fruit in Burkina Faso [174].…”

Section: Diseases and Pestsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Current State of Knowledge of Shea Butter Tree (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F.Gaertner.) for Nutritional Value and Tree Improvement in West and Central Africa

Nguekeng

Hendre

Tchoundjeu³

et al. 2021

Forests

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“…An important spatiotemporal variation of the pollinator populations related to the influence of climatic conditions was noted in Elaeis guineensis with a direct consequence on its production (Mariau, Houssou, Lecoustre, & Ndigui, 1991). Moreover, a premature abscission of flowers and fruits was observed on shea trees infested by the predator insects of genus Salebria (Lamien, Tigabu, Dabiré, Guinko, & Oden, 2008). This suggests that years with high infestation would experience low fruit yields.…”

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Variability and estimating in fruiting of shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F. Gaertn) associated to climatic conditions in West Africa: implications for sustainable management and development

Bondé

Ouédraogo

et al. 2018

Plant Production Science

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Shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) is one of the main native oil plants with high economic value in Africa. Its fruits are used for food, medicinal, cultural and exportation purposes. However, the lack of efficient tools to assess annual fruit production of the species limits the sustainable management of its resources. Therefore, production statistics are useful to organize the activities of the shea sector. This study aimed to (i) assess the interannual variation in fruit production along a climatic gradient in Burkina Faso, (ii) examine fruit production patterns according to climatic zones and tree size, (iii) assess the contribution of high-yielding trees in the annual potential production and (iv) develop allometric equations for estimating fruit yields of the species. The yield of 212 trees distributed across three climatic zones was monitored over four successive years. Within each climatic zone, fruit production was significantly different among years. Fruit production was positively and significantly correlated with tree size. The interannual variation in fruit production at tree individual level was higher in drier climatic conditions. The mean interindividual synchrony was less than 50% in each zone, suggesting a large range in fruit production patterns of the species. Annually, more than 55% of the total fruit production was supported by high-yielding trees. The best regression models for estimating fruit yields had R 2 values of 69-73% with prediction errors ranging from −7% to 4%. Our findings are useful tools for the planning of rational exploitation of shea tree's resources and its sustainable management.

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“…For example, in Malawi, a leaf beetle, Mesoplatys ochroptera (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), causes severe defoliation of Sesbania (McHowa and Ngugi, 1994), and in western Burkina Faso, between 50 and 80% of the agroforestry tree Vitellaria paradoxa (Shea tree) was found to be infested by the shoot-and fruit-boring larvae of the moth Salebria sp. (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) (Lamien et al, 2008).…”

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confidence: 99%

Insect pests in tropical forestry

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Since the publication of the first edition of this book in 2001, there have been several significant developments in forestry and forest entomology in the tropics that warranted inclusion in a second edition. One is the emergence of new pest species associated either with the expansion of plantation forestry into new regions or marginal areas, or a gradual adaptation by indigenous species to exotic hosts or the rapid spread of new invasives. The South American carpenterworm, Chilecomadia valdiviana, in Chile, and the South African goat moth, Coryphodema tristis, are examples of emerging indigenous pests associated with the establishment and expansion of exotic Eucalyptus spp. plantations in these countries. The blue gum chalcid, Leptocybe invasa, and the erythrina gall wasp, Quadrastichus erythrinae, are recent examples of the rapid worldwide spread of an invasive insect, similar to that which occurred for the leucaena psyllid, Heteropsylla cubana, in the 1980s and 1990s. The biology, ecology and impact of these, and many additional pest species, are discussed in an expanded Chapter 5.Another development has been the growing awareness of the 'true' global impact of forest invasive species as losses have been better quantified. Damage worldwide has been estimated at several billion US dollars per year, even without taking into account the loss of non-market value, which may well exceed that figure. This has prompted a range of international responses, including the formation of networks and surveillance programmes to provide early warning of incursions of forest invasives and the development of international standards for phytosanitary measures, such as that for wood packaging material, as discussed in Chapter 9. The global increase in self-help schemes such as plant clinics and field schools is also discussed. A range of new technologies has enhanced the accuracy and efficiency of forest health surveys over the past decade. These include the use of geographic information system-global positioning system interface tools and handheld computers to assist navigation and data collection in the field, and the application of digital, remotely sensed imagery to detect and classify damaged forest canopies. There have also been significant advances in the use of semiochemicals, including pheromones, for the detection and monitoring of forest pests and for controlling pest populations by means of mass trapping, lure and kill, lure and infect and mating disruption.One of the fundamental principles underlying this book is that the prevention of problems is far better than attempts at cures. The book is not in any way designed to be a manual of pest management. Instead, it presents concepts and examples of tropical forest viii Preface insects, their ecology, impact and control approaches where appropriate, and we hope that individual readers will make the connection between the generalities in the book and their own situation, socio-economic position and appropriate technologies. Some situations or examples have been revisited...

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Insect (Salebria sp.) infestation and impact on Vitellaria paradoxa C.F. Gaertn. fruit production in agroforestry parklands

Cited by 12 publications

References 11 publications

The Current State of Knowledge of Shea Butter Tree (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F.Gaertner.) for Nutritional Value and Tree Improvement in West and Central Africa

The Current State of Knowledge of Shea Butter Tree (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F.Gaertner.) for Nutritional Value and Tree Improvement in West and Central Africa

Variability and estimating in fruiting of shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F. Gaertn) associated to climatic conditions in West Africa: implications for sustainable management and development

Insect pests in tropical forestry

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