Project
Development of Integrated Pest Management Alternatives for the Main Pests and Diseases of Platano (Plantain)
Details
Project Code:
Not Available
Start Date:
1993
End Date:
1998
CRSP Phase:
Phase 1
Budget:
Not Available
Countries:
Ecuador
Participants
Lead University:
Ohio State University
Other Partners:
INIAP (Ecuador)
Principal Investigator(s):
None
Co-Principal Investigator(s):
Jorge Mendoza, Carmita Suarez (Ecuador); Michael Ellis, Roger Williams (US)
Overview
The main cause of low quality and productivity of platano (plantain) (var. Barranganete) in the region of “El Carmen” was attributed to pests and diseases, as was determined from field trips and participatory analysis with platano growers in the area. In response to these problems, studies were initiated to determine the importance of platano pests and their natural enemies, and to develop alternatives for managing black sigatoka (Micosphaerella fijiensis).
Objectives
To determine the importance of platano pests and their natural enemies, and to develop alternatives for managing black sigatoka (Micosphaerella fijiensis).
Outcomes
Researchers found that in respect to the management of the black sigatoka (second experiment), plants sprayed with fungicides have the largest number of functional leaves (level < 3 in the Stover scale).
