Combining temperature-dependent life table data into Insect Life Cycle Model to forecast fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) distribution in maize agro-ecological zones in Africa

The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), an invasive agricultural pest, has significantly impacted crop yields across Africa. This study investigated the relationship between temperature and FAW life history traits, employing life cycle modeling at temperat...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Adan, M., Tonnang, H.E.Z., Kassa, C.E.F., Greve, K., Borgemeister, C., Goergen, G.
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2024
Materias:
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159439
_version_ 1855518846900764672
author Adan, M.
Tonnang, H.E.Z.
Kassa, C.E.F.
Greve, K.
Borgemeister, C.
Goergen, G.
author_browse Adan, M.
Borgemeister, C.
Goergen, G.
Greve, K.
Kassa, C.E.F.
Tonnang, H.E.Z.
author_facet Adan, M.
Tonnang, H.E.Z.
Kassa, C.E.F.
Greve, K.
Borgemeister, C.
Goergen, G.
author_sort Adan, M.
collection Repository of Agricultural Research Outputs (CGSpace)
description The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), an invasive agricultural pest, has significantly impacted crop yields across Africa. This study investigated the relationship between temperature and FAW life history traits, employing life cycle modeling at temperatures of 20, 25, 28, 30, and 32°C. The development time for eggs, larvae, and pupae varied from 0–3 days, 10–18 days, and 7–16 days, respectively. The optimal temperature range for immature stage survival and female fecundity was identified as 21–25°C, with the intrinsic rate of increase (rm) and gross reproductive rate (GRR) peaking at 25–28°C. Model validation confirmed the accuracy of these findings. The research further projected the Establishment Risk Index (ERI), Activity Index (AI), and Generation Index (GI) for FAW under current and future climates (2050 and 2070) using RCP 2.6 and RCP 8.5 scenarios. Results indicate that RCP 2.6 leads to a reduction in high-risk FAW areas, particularly in central Africa. Conversely, RCP 8.5 suggests an increase in areas conducive to FAW activity. These findings highlight the impact of climate policy on pest dynamics and the importance of incorporating climatic factors into pest management strategies. The study predicts a potential decrease in FAW prevalence in West Africa by 2070 under aggressive climate mitigation, providing a basis for future FAW management approaches.
format Journal Article
id CGSpace159439
institution CGIAR Consortium
language Inglés
publishDate 2024
publishDateRange 2024
publishDateSort 2024
record_format dspace
spelling CGSpace1594392025-11-11T10:08:13Z Combining temperature-dependent life table data into Insect Life Cycle Model to forecast fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) distribution in maize agro-ecological zones in Africa Adan, M. Tonnang, H.E.Z. Kassa, C.E.F. Greve, K. Borgemeister, C. Goergen, G. fall armyworms maize climate change food security pest management pests of plants The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), an invasive agricultural pest, has significantly impacted crop yields across Africa. This study investigated the relationship between temperature and FAW life history traits, employing life cycle modeling at temperatures of 20, 25, 28, 30, and 32°C. The development time for eggs, larvae, and pupae varied from 0–3 days, 10–18 days, and 7–16 days, respectively. The optimal temperature range for immature stage survival and female fecundity was identified as 21–25°C, with the intrinsic rate of increase (rm) and gross reproductive rate (GRR) peaking at 25–28°C. Model validation confirmed the accuracy of these findings. The research further projected the Establishment Risk Index (ERI), Activity Index (AI), and Generation Index (GI) for FAW under current and future climates (2050 and 2070) using RCP 2.6 and RCP 8.5 scenarios. Results indicate that RCP 2.6 leads to a reduction in high-risk FAW areas, particularly in central Africa. Conversely, RCP 8.5 suggests an increase in areas conducive to FAW activity. These findings highlight the impact of climate policy on pest dynamics and the importance of incorporating climatic factors into pest management strategies. The study predicts a potential decrease in FAW prevalence in West Africa by 2070 under aggressive climate mitigation, providing a basis for future FAW management approaches. 2024 2024-11-08T14:56:39Z 2024-11-08T14:56:39Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159439 en Open Access application/pdf Adan, M., Tonnang, H.E.Z., Kassa, C.E.F., Greve, K., Borgemeister, C. & Goergen, G. (2024). Combining temperature-dependent life table data into Insect Life Cycle Model to forecast fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) distribution in maize agro-ecological zones in Africa. PLoS ONE, 19(5): e0299154, 1-25.
spellingShingle fall armyworms
maize
climate change
food security
pest management
pests of plants
Adan, M.
Tonnang, H.E.Z.
Kassa, C.E.F.
Greve, K.
Borgemeister, C.
Goergen, G.
Combining temperature-dependent life table data into Insect Life Cycle Model to forecast fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) distribution in maize agro-ecological zones in Africa
title Combining temperature-dependent life table data into Insect Life Cycle Model to forecast fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) distribution in maize agro-ecological zones in Africa
title_full Combining temperature-dependent life table data into Insect Life Cycle Model to forecast fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) distribution in maize agro-ecological zones in Africa
title_fullStr Combining temperature-dependent life table data into Insect Life Cycle Model to forecast fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) distribution in maize agro-ecological zones in Africa
title_full_unstemmed Combining temperature-dependent life table data into Insect Life Cycle Model to forecast fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) distribution in maize agro-ecological zones in Africa
title_short Combining temperature-dependent life table data into Insect Life Cycle Model to forecast fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) distribution in maize agro-ecological zones in Africa
title_sort combining temperature dependent life table data into insect life cycle model to forecast fall armyworm spodoptera frugiperda je smith distribution in maize agro ecological zones in africa
topic fall armyworms
maize
climate change
food security
pest management
pests of plants
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159439
work_keys_str_mv AT adanm combiningtemperaturedependentlifetabledataintoinsectlifecyclemodeltoforecastfallarmywormspodopterafrugiperdajesmithdistributioninmaizeagroecologicalzonesinafrica
AT tonnanghez combiningtemperaturedependentlifetabledataintoinsectlifecyclemodeltoforecastfallarmywormspodopterafrugiperdajesmithdistributioninmaizeagroecologicalzonesinafrica
AT kassacef combiningtemperaturedependentlifetabledataintoinsectlifecyclemodeltoforecastfallarmywormspodopterafrugiperdajesmithdistributioninmaizeagroecologicalzonesinafrica
AT grevek combiningtemperaturedependentlifetabledataintoinsectlifecyclemodeltoforecastfallarmywormspodopterafrugiperdajesmithdistributioninmaizeagroecologicalzonesinafrica
AT borgemeisterc combiningtemperaturedependentlifetabledataintoinsectlifecyclemodeltoforecastfallarmywormspodopterafrugiperdajesmithdistributioninmaizeagroecologicalzonesinafrica
AT goergeng combiningtemperaturedependentlifetabledataintoinsectlifecyclemodeltoforecastfallarmywormspodopterafrugiperdajesmithdistributioninmaizeagroecologicalzonesinafrica