Emergence of Maruca vitrata as a major pest of food legumes and evolution of management practices in Asia and Africa
Legume pod borer, Maruca vitrata, has emerged as a major pest on food legumes in Asia and Africa. It is an oligophagous pest, feeding on over 70 species in Fabaceae. We examine the species complex in Asia, Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, with an emphasis on molecular taxonomy. Studies on pheromon...
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| author | Srinivasan, R. Tamò, Manuele Malini, P. |
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| description | Legume pod borer, Maruca vitrata, has emerged as a major pest on food legumes in Asia and Africa. It is an oligophagous pest, feeding on over 70 species in Fabaceae. We examine the species complex in Asia, Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, with an emphasis on molecular taxonomy. Studies on pheromone production and perception suggest the existence of pheromone polymorphism, especially in Asia and Africa. No Maruca-resistant varieties are available in the major food legumes including cowpea, pigeonpea, mungbean, and yard-long bean. Legume growers use chemical pesticides indiscriminately, leading to the development of pesticide resistance. However recent developments in habitat management, classical biocontrol with more efficient parasitoids, biopesticides, and judicious use of insecticides pave the way for sustainable management of M. vitrata, which can reduce the pesticide misuse. Active engagement of the private sector and policy makers can increase the adoption of integrated pest management approaches in food legumes. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1110022025-10-16T09:52:51Z Emergence of Maruca vitrata as a major pest of food legumes and evolution of management practices in Asia and Africa Srinivasan, R. Tamò, Manuele Malini, P. maruca vitrata host plants habitats management pheromones biological control insecticides cowpeas Legume pod borer, Maruca vitrata, has emerged as a major pest on food legumes in Asia and Africa. It is an oligophagous pest, feeding on over 70 species in Fabaceae. We examine the species complex in Asia, Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, with an emphasis on molecular taxonomy. Studies on pheromone production and perception suggest the existence of pheromone polymorphism, especially in Asia and Africa. No Maruca-resistant varieties are available in the major food legumes including cowpea, pigeonpea, mungbean, and yard-long bean. Legume growers use chemical pesticides indiscriminately, leading to the development of pesticide resistance. However recent developments in habitat management, classical biocontrol with more efficient parasitoids, biopesticides, and judicious use of insecticides pave the way for sustainable management of M. vitrata, which can reduce the pesticide misuse. Active engagement of the private sector and policy makers can increase the adoption of integrated pest management approaches in food legumes. 2021-01-07 2021-01-27T09:23:05Z 2021-01-27T09:23:05Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/111002 en Limited Access Annual Reviews Srinivasan, R., Tamò, M., & Malini, P. (2021). Emergence of Maruca vitrata as a major pest of food legumes and evolution of management practices in Asia and Africa. Annual Review of Entomology, 66, 141-161. |
| spellingShingle | maruca vitrata host plants habitats management pheromones biological control insecticides cowpeas Srinivasan, R. Tamò, Manuele Malini, P. Emergence of Maruca vitrata as a major pest of food legumes and evolution of management practices in Asia and Africa |
| title | Emergence of Maruca vitrata as a major pest of food legumes and evolution of management practices in Asia and Africa |
| title_full | Emergence of Maruca vitrata as a major pest of food legumes and evolution of management practices in Asia and Africa |
| title_fullStr | Emergence of Maruca vitrata as a major pest of food legumes and evolution of management practices in Asia and Africa |
| title_full_unstemmed | Emergence of Maruca vitrata as a major pest of food legumes and evolution of management practices in Asia and Africa |
| title_short | Emergence of Maruca vitrata as a major pest of food legumes and evolution of management practices in Asia and Africa |
| title_sort | emergence of maruca vitrata as a major pest of food legumes and evolution of management practices in asia and africa |
| topic | maruca vitrata host plants habitats management pheromones biological control insecticides cowpeas |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/111002 |
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