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Insect pests of pigeonpea and their management

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1146/annurev.ento.44.1.77
 
Title Insect pests of pigeonpea and their management
 
Creator Shanower, T G
Romeis, J
Minja, E M
 
Subject Pigeonpea
 
Description Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) is an important crop in semi-arid tropical and subtropical farming systems, providing high quality vegetable protein, animal feed, and firewood. Insect pests feeding on flowers, pods, and seeds are the most important biotic constraint affecting pigeonpea yields. This review summarizes the biology and ecology of the three most important groups of pests: flower- and pod-feeding Lepidoptera, pod-sucking Hemiptera, and seed-feeding Diptera and Hymenoptera. Recent research investigating the complex interactions among pigeonpea, its key pests, and their natural enemies is also reviewed. These relationships have implications on the pest status of individual species and on possible control strategies. Pigeonpea pest management research has focused until recently on the identification and development of resistant cultivars and on chemical control. Future research must focus on environmentally sound pest management strategies that are compatible with the needs and limitations of pigeonpea farmers. Several priority areas for research are suggested.
 
Date 1999
 
Type Article
PeerReviewed
 
Format application/pdf
 
Language en
 
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Identifier http://oar.icrisat.org/1803/1/AnnRevEnto44_77-96_1999.pdf
Shanower, T G and Romeis, J and Minja, E M (1999) Insect pests of pigeonpea and their management. Annual Review of Entomology, 44. pp. 77-96.