Classical biological of key horticultural pests in Africa: successes, challenges, and opportunities
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2022-10Date Online
2022-07Language
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Peer ReviewISI journal
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Mohamed, S., Dubois, T., Azrag, A.G.A., Ndlela, S. & Neuenschwander, P. (2022). Classical biological of key horticultural pests in Africa: successes, challenges, and opportunities. Current Opinion in Insect Science, 53: 100945, 1-6.
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Abstract/Description
Classical biological control (CBC) is considered a safer and more sustainable alternative for management of alien-invasive species. This review presents recent advances in CBC of key horticultural insect pests using parasitoids in Africa. Several CBC programs have been undertaken targeting different insect pests of both fruits and vegetables, largely yielding outstanding success. Key obstacles impeding CBC and opportunities that could promote CBC in Africa are outlined. Also, very brief highlights on recent scientific and technological advances in modeling, integrative taxonomy and molecular tools, and endosymbionts that relate to CBC are provided.
CGIAR Author ORCID iDs
Peter NEUENSCHWANDERhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-0580-0376
CGIAR Impact Areas
Contributes to SDGs
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Subjects
AGRONOMY; DISEASE CONTROL; FOOD SECURITY; PESTS OF PLANTS; PLANT BREEDING; PLANT DISEASES; PLANT HEALTH; PLANT PRODUCTIONOrganizations Affiliated to the Authors
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology; International Institute of Tropical AgricultureInvestors/sponsors
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, Germany; Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit; Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, United Kingdom; Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency; Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation; Government of Kenya; Government of EthiopiaCollections
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