Improved IPM Production Strategies for Integration into Prototype Pre-inspection Programs in NTAE Crops.

Details

Project Code:
Not Available

Start Date:
1999

End Date:
2004

CRSP Phase:
Phase 2

Budget:
Not Available

Countries:

Participants

Lead University:

Other Partners:
ICADA

Principal Investigator(s):
None

Co-Principal Investigator(s):
C. Mayen , S. Weller, Glenn Sullivan, C.R. Edwards (Purdue University); G. Sanchez (ICADA)

Overview

Weed management is a labor intensive practice in all vegetable production systems in Guatemala. When research began there was limited trained expertise available in Guatemala regarding ecologically and environmentally based weed management practices for NTAE crops. This project focused on developing strong IPM research capabilities of Guatemalan cooperators in vegetable crop production and effective management of insects, diseases, and weeds to achieve improved growth, yield and quality characteristics in all NTAE crops.

Objectives

To develop strong IPM research capabilities of Guatemalan cooperators in vegetable crop production.

Outcomes

Research provided insight into the effects of cropping systems and intensity of weed management on weed seed levels in the soil seedbank. Results show how appropriate weed management practices can, in the long-term, result in reduced weed problems in production fields by reducing the return potential of weeds by decreasing the soil store of seeds. The Master of Science degree obtained in this research will be useful in future training of Guatemalan pest management advisers in appropriate weed management techniques.

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