Spatial Distribution of Brassica napus as a Trap Crop for the Control of Lepidoptera in Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica), Guatemala
This study was conducted to determine if B. napus was effective as a trap crop for lepidopteran pests in broccoli. Two field tests were established in […]
- Start Date: 1993
- End Date: 1998
- Project Code: Not Available
- Lead University: Purdue University
- Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
- Topic: Food Security
CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Database: Project
Use of Wild Crucifers as Trap Crop for the Control of Plutella xylostella in Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica)
This study focused on determining if wild crucifer species attract Plutella xylostella moths, and to evaluate them as potential trap crops. Two completely enclosed (in anti-aphid […]
- Start Date: 1993
- End Date: 1998
- Project Code: Not Available
- Lead University: Purdue University
- Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
- Topic: Food Security
CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Database: Project
Use of Plastic Mesh (antivirus clothing) for the Integrated Management of Whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci) in Tomato at El Progreso, Guatemala
Planting of tomatoes in many areas of Guatemala was abandoned because of crop loss due to the whitefly
- Start Date: 1993
- End Date: 1998
- Project Code: Not Available
- Lead University: Purdue University
- Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
- Topic: Innovation
CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Database: Project
Integrated Pest Management of Whitefly in Tomato at El Progreso, Guatemala, 1997-1998
Guatemala is among the countries that have suffered the crisis caused by whitefly, Bemisia spp., in tomato crops. Yield losses in some areas of the country […]
- Start Date: 1993
- End Date: 1998
- Project Code: Not Available
- Lead University: Purdue University
- Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
- Topic: Food Security
CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Database: Project
Identification of the Causal Agent of a Foliar Disease Affecting Melons in “La Fragua” Valley in Zacapa, Guatemala
Some areas of the Motagua River valley, in the eastern Department of Zacapa in Guatemala have been continuosly planted with melon for the last 10 years, […]
- Start Date: 1993
- End Date: 1998
- Project Code: Not Available
- Lead University: Purdue University
- Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
- Topic: Food Security
CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Database: Project
Effect of Eight Anti-bacterial Chemicals on the In Vitro Growth of Pseudomonas syringae pv lachrymans
Angular leaf spot, caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv lachrymans (PSL) has become a serious disease threatening the production of Guatemalan melons exported to the USA. Melons […]
- Start Date: 1993
- End Date: 1998
- Project Code: Not Available
- Lead University: Purdue University
- Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
- Topic: Food Security
CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Database: Project
Evaluation of Phytoseiulus persimilis as Biocontrol for Tetranychid Mites in Raspberries
In Guatemala, two-spotted mites (Tetranychus sp.) represent the main arthropod pest affecting raspberries. Mite infestations are difficult to control due to the lack of satisfactory control […]
- Start Date: 1993
- End Date: 1998
- Project Code: Not Available
- Lead University: Ohio State University
- Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
- Topic: Food Security
CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Database: Project
Evaluation of Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana as Biological Control of Liriomyza huidobrensis in Snow Pea
Snow peas require the use of pesticides to control leafminer, which can cause cosmetic damage to the product and reduce its marketability. The tolerance level for […]
- Start Date: 1993
- End Date: 1998
- Project Code: Not Available
- Lead University: Purdue University
- Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
- Topic: Food Security
CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Database: Project
Development of IPM Strategies for the Control of the Pea Leafminer L. huidobrensis (Blanchard) on Snow Peas
Snow peas have recently become a very important NTAE crop in Guatemala. This crop has allowed many small farmers to become more involved in export agriculture. […]
- Start Date: 1993
- End Date: 1998
- Project Code: Not Available
- Lead University: Purdue University
- Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
- Topic: Innovation
CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Database: Project
Integrated Management of Snow peas (Pisum sativum) in the Guatemalan Highlands
The livelihood of more than 18,500 farmers in Guatemala’s central highlands depends on production of export pea crops. From August 1997 to May 1998 an integrated […]
- Start Date: 1993
- End Date: 1998
- Project Code: Not Available
- Lead University: Purdue University
- Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
- Topic: Food Security
CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Database: Project
