Classical biological of key horticultural pests in Africa: successes, challenges, and opportunities

Publication Type

Journal Article

Journal Name

Current Opinion in Insect Science

Name of Author

Samira A. Mohamed, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology Nairobi
Thomas Dubois, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology Nairobi
Abdelmutalab GA Azrag, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology Nairobi
Shepard Ndlela, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology Nairobi
Peter Neuenschwander, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Contonou

Publication Date

10-1-2022

Abstract

Classical biological control (CBC) is considered a safer and more sustainable alternative for management of alien-invasive species. This review presents recent advances in CBC of key horticultural insect pests using parasitoids in Africa. Several CBC programs have been undertaken targeting different insect pests of both fruits and vegetables, largely yielding outstanding success. Key obstacles impeding CBC and opportunities that could promote CBC in Africa are outlined. Also, very brief highlights on recent scientific and technological advances in modeling, integrative taxonomy and molecular tools, and endosymbionts that relate to CBC are provided.

PubMed ID

35792339

Recommended Citation

Mohamed, S., Dubois, T., Azrag, A., Ndlela, S., & Neuenschwander, P. (2022). Classical biological of key horticultural pests in Africa: successes, challenges, and opportunities. Current Opinion in Insect Science, 53 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cois.2022.100945