Contribution
Occurrence, biology, natural enemies and management of Tuta absoluta in Africa
Mansour, Ramzi; Brévault, Thierry; Chailleux, Anaïs; Cherif, Asma; Grissa-Lebdi, Kaouthar; Haddi, Khalid; Mohamed, Samira A.; Nofemela, Robert S.; Oke, Abiola; Sylla, Serigne; Tonnang, Henri E.Z.; Zappalà, Lucia; Kenis, Marc; Desneux, Nicolas; Biondi, Antonio
Entomologia Generalis Volume 38 Number 2 (2018), p. 83 - 112
publié: Dec 19, 2018
manuscrit accepté: Oct 1, 2018
manuscrit reçu: Jul 30, 2018
DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/2018/0749
ArtNo. ESP146003802000, Prix: 33.00 €
Abstract
The South American tomato pinworm, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), is a devastating invasive pest of tomato crops in several areas around the world including Africa. Here, we comprehensively review and discuss the relevant scientific knowledge on its occurrence, biological and ecological aspects, fortuitous insect natural enemies, and potential advantages and constraints of pest management scenarios adopted against this pest in tomato crops in both Northern and Sub-Saharan Africa. We conclude the manuscript with a comprehensive research agenda providing future priorities towards sustainable control of this important tomato pest.
Mots-clefs
augmentative biological control • classical biological control • conservative biological control • Gelechiidae • invasive pest • Integrated Pest Management • South American tomato pinworm