Insect pests of pigeonpea and their management

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.

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Abstract

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.

Item Type:	Article
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Subjects:	Mandate crops > Pigeonpea
Depositing User:	Library ICRISAT
Date Deposited:	21 Sep 2011 06:45
Last Modified:	14 Sep 2013 09:40
URI:	http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/1803
Official URL:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1146/annurev.ento.44.1.77
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Funders:	GTZ
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