Potential of the entomopathogenic fungus, Metarhizium anisopliae (Metsch.) Sorokin for control of the legume flower thrips, Megalurothrips sjostedti (Trybom) on cowpea in Kenya
Publication Type
Journal Article
Journal Name
Integrating New Technologies for Striga Control: Towards Ending the Witch-Hunt
Publication Date
1-1-2007
Abstract
A new and highly effective intervention against Striga, particularly S. hermonthica in cereals, involves intercropping with the cattle fodder legumes, Desmodium spp. We now sufficiently understand the mechanism by which Desmodium suppresses Striga, including the identification of secondary metabolites involved, to propose ways to develop the biochemical trait involved in edible beans and possibly cereal crops themselves. This will provide greater flexibility to farmers, particularly those without livestock, for controlling Striga and will contribute even more to stabilising and improving cereal production in the poorest farming regions. Here we explain how Desmodium is used to control Striga, the mechanism by which it acts, as is understood so far, and our approach to developing this trait in edible beans and cereals.
ISBN
[9789812771506, 9812707085, 9789812707086]
Recommended Citation
Pickett, J., Khan, Z., Hassanali, A., & Hooper, A. (2007). Potential of the entomopathogenic fungus, Metarhizium anisopliae (Metsch.) Sorokin for control of the legume flower thrips, Megalurothrips sjostedti (Trybom) on cowpea in Kenya. Integrating New Technologies for Striga Control: Towards Ending the Witch-Hunt, 61-70. https://doi.org/10.1142/9789812771506_0005