Countrywide distribution of fauna association with the cassva green mite (Mononychellus tanajoa) in Cameroon

A survey of the distribution and abundance of cassava green mite and associated indigenous natural enemies found in the cassava agroecosystem in Cameroon was conducted during the 1991 dry season (January-February). The survey area included nine of the ten provinces of the country and covered 4.2 km....

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Main Authors: Tchuanyo, M., Yaninek, John S., Hammond, W., Onzo, A., Lienou, L.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Francés
Published: African Journals Online 2007
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/91486
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author Tchuanyo, M.
Yaninek, John S.
Hammond, W.
Onzo, A.
Lienou, L.
author_browse Hammond, W.
Lienou, L.
Onzo, A.
Tchuanyo, M.
Yaninek, John S.
author_facet Tchuanyo, M.
Yaninek, John S.
Hammond, W.
Onzo, A.
Lienou, L.
author_sort Tchuanyo, M.
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description A survey of the distribution and abundance of cassava green mite and associated indigenous natural enemies found in the cassava agroecosystem in Cameroon was conducted during the 1991 dry season (January-February). The survey area included nine of the ten provinces of the country and covered 4.2 km. The list of pests, weeds and local phytoseiids found on cassava and associated crops/weeds in 46 fields is presented. Twenty four species of phytoseiid mites were recorded, with Typhlodromalus saltus mostly found on cassava while Typhlodromips shi was more prevalent on weeds and fruit trees. The densities of M. tanajoa in the regions are also determined. This pest was found everywhere, with the highest densities in the Highland savannah (230 actives/leaf) and transitional zone (143 actives/leaf). These densities remained high despite the presence of local phytoseiids. The lowest densities were recorded in the forest zone (5 actives/leaf). No mites (either phytophagous or predaceous) were found in the Northern region. There is need to introduce exotic phytoseiids to control the M. tanajoa populations in Cameroon. A classical biological control program, combined with other compatible control methods such as cultural practices and host plant resistance, is recommended to combat this exotic pest in Cameroon.
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spelling CGSpace914862024-05-15T05:11:41Z Countrywide distribution of fauna association with the cassva green mite (Mononychellus tanajoa) in Cameroon Tchuanyo, M. Yaninek, John S. Hammond, W. Onzo, A. Lienou, L. cassava green mite mononychellus tanajoa fauna tetranychidae phytoseiids biological control agro-ecosystem acarien vert du manioc faune lutte biologique A survey of the distribution and abundance of cassava green mite and associated indigenous natural enemies found in the cassava agroecosystem in Cameroon was conducted during the 1991 dry season (January-February). The survey area included nine of the ten provinces of the country and covered 4.2 km. The list of pests, weeds and local phytoseiids found on cassava and associated crops/weeds in 46 fields is presented. Twenty four species of phytoseiid mites were recorded, with Typhlodromalus saltus mostly found on cassava while Typhlodromips shi was more prevalent on weeds and fruit trees. The densities of M. tanajoa in the regions are also determined. This pest was found everywhere, with the highest densities in the Highland savannah (230 actives/leaf) and transitional zone (143 actives/leaf). These densities remained high despite the presence of local phytoseiids. The lowest densities were recorded in the forest zone (5 actives/leaf). No mites (either phytophagous or predaceous) were found in the Northern region. There is need to introduce exotic phytoseiids to control the M. tanajoa populations in Cameroon. A classical biological control program, combined with other compatible control methods such as cultural practices and host plant resistance, is recommended to combat this exotic pest in Cameroon. 2007 2018-03-07T11:26:02Z 2018-03-07T11:26:02Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/91486 en fr Limited Access African Journals Online Tchuanyo, M., Yaninek, J., Hammond, W., Onzo, A. & Lienou, L. (2007). Countrywide distribution of fauna association with the cassva green mite (Mononychellus tanajoa) in Cameroon. Cameroon Journal of Agricultural Science, 3(2), 43-48.
spellingShingle cassava green mite
mononychellus tanajoa
fauna
tetranychidae
phytoseiids
biological control
agro-ecosystem
acarien vert du manioc
faune
lutte biologique
Tchuanyo, M.
Yaninek, John S.
Hammond, W.
Onzo, A.
Lienou, L.
Countrywide distribution of fauna association with the cassva green mite (Mononychellus tanajoa) in Cameroon
title Countrywide distribution of fauna association with the cassva green mite (Mononychellus tanajoa) in Cameroon
title_full Countrywide distribution of fauna association with the cassva green mite (Mononychellus tanajoa) in Cameroon
title_fullStr Countrywide distribution of fauna association with the cassva green mite (Mononychellus tanajoa) in Cameroon
title_full_unstemmed Countrywide distribution of fauna association with the cassva green mite (Mononychellus tanajoa) in Cameroon
title_short Countrywide distribution of fauna association with the cassva green mite (Mononychellus tanajoa) in Cameroon
title_sort countrywide distribution of fauna association with the cassva green mite mononychellus tanajoa in cameroon
topic cassava green mite
mononychellus tanajoa
fauna
tetranychidae
phytoseiids
biological control
agro-ecosystem
acarien vert du manioc
faune
lutte biologique
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/91486
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