Manual topping decreases bollworm infestations in cotton cultivation in Mali

Renou, Alain; Téréta, Idrissa; Togola, M.

doi:10.1016/j.cropro.2011.05.020

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“…the terminal bud of the main stem, which reduces the height of the plant to prevent apical dominance and further vegetative growth . The number of fruiting branches or the date of first flowering, in addition to other indicators, can be used as indicators to decide the optimal timing of topping as the best compromise between vegetative growth and seed cotton production . Cotton pruning generally includes the removal of terminal buds of both vegetative and fruiting branches.…”

Section: Training Cotton Plantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Field experiments conducted over a 6‐year period in Mali showed that the densities of Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner), Earias spp. and Diparopsis watersi (Rothschild) were significantly lower in topped compared with non‐topped cotton plots . In Egypt, topping significantly reduced the incidence of bollworm species such as Earias insulana (Boisduval) and Spodoptera littoralis (Boisd) .…”

Section: Agricultural Benefits Of Cotton Trainingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…There is therefore a requirement to develop environmentally sustainable pest control systems without sacrificing crop productivity. In this context, cotton training practices have been recognized as simple, practical, environmentally sound agro‐techniques . The successful uptake of these techniques has at least two important requirements: (i) technical support and funding to farmers from cotton companies, and (ii) complementary research efforts.…”

Section: Potential Of Plant Training For Induced Defensementioning

confidence: 99%

“…25,[27][28][29] The number of fruiting branches or the date of first flowering, in addition to other indicators, can be used as indicators to decide the optimal timing of topping as the best compromise between vegetative growth and seed cotton production. 30,31 Cotton pruning generally includes the removal of terminal buds of both vegetative and fruiting branches. Pruning is carried out on vegetative branches at the early flowering stage, and on fruiting branches at peak boll-setting.…”

Section: Training Cotton Plantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…and Diparopsis watersi (Rothschild) were significantly lower in topped compared with non-topped cotton plots. 30,43 In Egypt, topping significantly reduced the incidence of bollworm species such as Earias insulana (Boisduval) 44 and Spodoptera littoralis (Boisd). 45 In India, topped Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) cotton plants showed significantly lower populations of aphids, jassids and thrips compared with non-topped plants.…”

Section: Pest Controlmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Plant training for induced defense against insect pests: a promising tool for integrated pest management in cotton

Llandres

Almohamad

Brévault

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Pest Management Science

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Enhancing cotton pest management using plant natural defenses has been described as a promising way to improve the management of crop pests. We here reviewed various studies on cotton growing systems to illustrate how an ancient technique called plant training, which includes plant topping and pruning, may contribute to this goal. Using examples from cotton crops, we show how trained plants can be brought to a state of enhanced defense that causes faster and more robust activation of their defense responses. We revisit the agricultural benefits associated with this technique in cotton crops, with a focus on its potential as a supplementary tool for integrated pest management (IPM). In particular, we examine its role in mediating plant interactions with conspecific neighboring plants, pests and associated natural enemies. We propose a new IPM tool, plant training for induced defense, which involves inducing plant defense through artificial injury. Experimental evidence from various studies shows that cotton training is a promising technique, particularly for smallholders, which can be used as part of an IPM program to significantly reduce insecticide use and to improve productivity in cotton farming. © 2018 Society of Chemical Industry.

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Section: Training Cotton Plantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Agricultural Benefits Of Cotton Trainingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Potential Of Plant Training For Induced Defensementioning

confidence: 99%