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Advances in understanding insect pests of vegetables: a case study of sweetpotato weevil

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Sweetpotato is one of the world’s most important vegetables, and has added value as an organic, health food and as a biofuel alternative source of energy. The sweetpotato weevil (SPW), Cylas formic...
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Sweetpotato is one of the world’s most important vegetables, and has added value as an organic, health food and as a biofuel alternative source of energy. The sweetpotato weevil (SPW), Cylas formicarius (Coleoptera: Brentidae, Gyladinae), originated in South Asia and spread by humans has resulted in its cosmopolitan distribution in tropical and subtropical areas where sweetpotatoes are grown, where it is the major pest and the most difficult to control. This chapter presents a case study of integrated pest management (IPM) tactics and strategies The chapter outlines the biology of SPW as well as tactics for monitoring, controlling and managing this pest. Finally, the chapter looks ahead to future research trends in this area.
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Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Imprint: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Series: Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Publication Date: 09 September 2019
ISBN: 9781838798826
Format: eBook
BISACs:

SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Horticulture, Commercial horticulture, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Agronomy / Crop Science, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Sustainable Agriculture, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Pest Control, Sustainable agriculture, Agronomy and crop production, Pest control / plant diseases

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1 Introduction 2 Sweetpotato 3 Sweetpotato weevil (SPW) 4 Sweetpotato weevil biology 5 SPW monitoring 6 SPW control tactics 7 SPW management 8 Future trends 9 Conclusion 10 Where to look for further information 11 References