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
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
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
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
Biological and Economic Severity of Gray Leaf Spot Disease and Stemborer Infestation on Maize
Coming soon
- Start Date: 1993
- End Date: 1998
- Project Code: Not Available
- Lead University: Not Available
- Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
- Topic: Food Security
CRSP: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Database: Project
