Comparison of Snow Pea (Pisum sativum) Cultivars in Relation to Leafminer (Liriomyza huidobrensis) Infestation and Yield
Infestations by leafminer are a major concern for snow pea growers in the Guatemalan highlands. The most common cultivar found in snow pea fields, Oregon Sugar […]
- 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 Integrated Management Tactics on Leafminer Population and Yield in Snow Pea
Through this study researchers compared the individual and combined effect of the mobile sticky trap “torito”, wheat straw mulch, soil-based insecticide applications and foliar insecticide sprays […]
- 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
Policy Analysis and Pesticide Manual
A study was conducted of the policies affecting pesticide use in Ecuador. Nominal rates of protection (NPR’s) and equilibrium exchange rates were calculated to quantify the […]
- Start Date: 1993
- End Date: 1998
- Project Code: Not Available
- Lead University: Virginia Tech
- Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
- Topic: Food Security, Policy
CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Database: Project
Biological control of the Andean weevil Premnotrypes vorax on potato with Bacillus thuringiensis
The Andean weevil of potato (Premnotrypes vorax) is the most economically important insect pest attacking potatoes in Ecuador. It can affect 100% of the crop. With […]
- 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
Development of Integrated Pest Management Alternatives for the Main Pests and Diseases of Platano (Plantain)
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 […]
- Start Date: 1993
- End Date: 1998
- Project Code: Not Available
- Lead University: Ohio State University
- Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
- Topic: Innovation
CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Database: Project
IPM System Development: For Pests Affecting Callaloo
Coming soon
- Start Date: 1993
- End Date: 1998
- Project Code: Not Available
- Lead University: Not Available
- Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
- Topic: Innovation
CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Database: Project
IPM Systems Development of Hot Pepper, Capsicum chinense
Hot pepper farms in the parishes of St Mary, St Catherine and St Elizabeth were surveyed over four periods between February 1997 and March 1998 to […]
- Start Date: 1993
- End Date: 1998
- Project Code: Not Available
- Lead University: Not Available
- Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
- Topic: Innovation
CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Database: Project
IPM Systems Development of Sweetpotato, Ipomoea batatas
The focus of sweetpotato IPM research has been to evaluate the potential of USDA multiple pest resistant sweetpotato breeding lines and selective low toxic compounds for […]
- Start Date: 1993
- End Date: 1998
- Project Code: Not Available
- Lead University: Not Available
- Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
- Topic: Innovation
CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Database: Project
The Role of Soil Fertility Management on Growth, Yield, Nutrient Content and Pest Incidence in Hot Pepper (Capsicum chinense) and Callaloo (Amaranthus viridis) Cropping Systems
An experiment was conducted to compare three levels of soil applied fertilizer, foliar applied soluble fertilizer and a control, on Scotch Bonnet pepper (Capsicum chinense).
- Start Date: 1993
- End Date: 1998
- Project Code: Not Available
- Lead University: Lincoln University
CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Database: Project
Pesticide Use, Residues and Resistance
The goal of this topic is to assess the extent to which pesticides are used on pepper, callaloo, and sweet potato. We hypothesize that many of […]
- Start Date: 1993
- End Date: 1998
- Project Code: Not Available
- Lead University: Not Available
- Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
- Topic: Health and Nutrition, Markets
CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Database: Project
