"The 2010 RUFORUM Biennial Conference was the second in the series. The main objective of the Biennial conferences is to provide a platform for agricultural research for development stakeholders in Africa and beyond to actively exchange findings and experiences, while at the same time learning lessons towards improving performance of the agricultural sector and ultimately people’s livelihoods. The biennial conference is RUFORUM’s most comprehensive meeting for the diversity of stakeholders in agriculture. It is especially dedicated to graduate students and their supervisors, grantees in RUFORUM member universities and alumni. It is a platform for peer review, quality control, mentorship, networking and shared learning. This record contains an extended abstract accepted under the theme of Pests"
Evaluation of Metarhizium anisopliae for integrated management of termites on maize and Grevillea robusta in Uganda and Kenya
Abstract:
Termites are a major constraint to subsistence agriculture,
causing yield losses up to 100%. Recent studies have
demonstrated the efficacy of the fungus, Metarhizium
anisopliae for controlling termites, but little is yet known about
sustainable application of this biocontrol agent. This study will
assess the optimum application rates and timing of M.
anisopliae to protect maize and Grevillea robusta, and its
persistence in soil, effects on non-target arthropods, and
compatibility in maize-legume intercrop. Findings of the study
are expected to enhance development of sustainable termite
management strategies for small holder farmers.
Les termites constituent un obstacle majeur à l’agriculture de
subsistance, causant des pertes de rendement jusqu’à 100%.
Des études récentes ont démontré l’efficacité du champignon
Metarhizium anisopliae pour contrôler les termites, mais on
est encore peu informé à propos de l’application durable de cet
agent de lutte biologique. Cette étude permettra d’évaluer les
taux et le temps d’application optimale de M. anisopliae pour
protéger le maïs et Grevillea robusta, et sa persistance dans
le sol, les effets sur les arthropodes non-cibles et la compatibilité
de culture intercalaire de maïs et de légumineuses. Les résultats
de l’étude sont attendus pour favoriser le développement de
stratégies durables de lutte contre les termites pour les petits
exploitants agricoles.
Language:
English
Date of publication:
2010
Region Focus:
East Africa
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RUFORUM Conferences and Workshops
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Open Access
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Printed resource
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Extent:
333-337
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