Biodiversity in Ecuador and Its Immense Potential for Agricultural Pest Control

Carrillo, Castillo; Isabel, Carmen

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-51358-0_9

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“…The entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium sp. was used to control Alurnus humeralis Rosenberg in Ecuador [68]. Dense populations of C. vagelineata have been observed to diminish after heavy rains [22,46].…”

Section: Leaf Beetlesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Global Advances on Insect Pest Management Research in Oil Palm

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Here, we review the advances in research on management of key oil palm insect pests globally, including defoliators, leaf/fruit scrapers, borers and sap feeders. The common oil palm pest management methods include synthetic insecticides, biopesticides, semiochemical lures, cultural practices, and integrated approaches. However, effectiveness, affordability, availability and impact of these methods on human and environmental health vary considerably based on the target insect and geographical location. The use of quarantine regulations to prevent the spread of invasive pests has also been applied with remarkable results. There are notable research advances in semiochemicals, bioacoustic detectors, nanotechnology, insect growth regulators, and entomophagy for better management of oil palm pests. We suggest the following research areas for improving effectiveness of oil palm pest management interventions: (i) exploration of semiochemical attractants for the majority of pests with no previous semiochemical work, and their integration in attract-and-kill devices laced with pathogenic microbes; (ii) expanding the application of digital sensing, predictive modeling and nano-technology in pest control strategies; (iii) developing effective technologies for mass trapping of edible insect pests for food or feed, especially among communities with a tradition of entomophagy; and (iv) strengthening regulatory frameworks for the management of quarantine oil palm insect pests.

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Section: Leaf Beetlesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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“…In spite of their current limited adoption, interest in these technologies has been growing steadily aided by the work of government agencies, farmer's associations and NGOs. While adoption of microbial technologies by smallholders, as of today, has been focused mostly on a few well-known groups of microorganisms and microbe-derived products, a great potential for developing new microbe-based technologies from local biodiversity remains high as this diversity has barely been explored (Castillo Carrillo, 2020).…”

Section: Experiences With Microbial Technologies In Smallholder Andeamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…); (ii) plant growth promotion agents and digestates (e.g., products based on Acalulospora spp., Glomus spp., Sclerocystis spp., Pseudomonas fluorescens, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens or their extracts); and, (iii) biofertilizers (e.g., Rhizobium spp., Azotobacter spp., mycorhizae, composts and different types of digestates). While many of these products are imported, several local companies have been producing their own microbial formulations for some time already (Castillo Carrillo, 2020). In spite of their easy availability, the price of these products has hampered their wider adoption by smallholder farmers.…”

Section: Experiences With Microbial Technologies In Smallholder Andeamentioning

confidence: 99%

Microbial-Based Technologies for Improving Smallholder Agriculture in the Ecuadorian Andes: Current Situation, Challenges, and Prospects

Yarzábal

Chica

2021

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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As in other Andean countries, smallholder agriculture is the base that supports food and nutrient security in Ecuador. Ironically, in spite of their importance, the development of context-appropriate technologies for these farming systems remains still at its infancy. Today, most smallholders in the Ecuadorian Andes practice a type of hybrid agriculture that merges traditional local practices and modern technologies. This mixture of traditional and “modern” conventional technologies does not always result in resource-efficient sustainable practices. Although they represent only part of a global solution, microbial-based technologies offer a great potential to improve the functioning of smallholder farms in the Ecuadorian Andes. From nutrient cycling to biocontrol and plant growth promotion, microbial technology applications match existing needs for technology development in these systems; however, as in many cases, knowledge gaps and context-adapted implementation are some of the challenges that slow down the spreading and efficient use of these technologies. Here we offer a review of the efforts made as of today to characterize, develop and test microbial-based technologies that could boost smallholder Andean agriculture with a particular focus in the Ecuadorian context. We also propose potential lines of action to increase or accelerate the impact of these technologies.

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Endemic and invasive Coccinellidae associated with maize (Zea mays L.) fields, in Manabi province, Ecuador

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Maize (Zea mays L.), which is considered an important cereal everywhere, is widely cultivated in different agroecological conditions. Throughout their phenological stages, maize crops are attacked by pests and diseases, and in Ecuador these phytosanitary problems are usually counteracted with applications of pesticides. However, knowledge of beneficial entomofauna is fundamental to guide pest management programs. As part of this objective, the Coccinellidae species present in maize fields in localities (Santa Ana, Colon, and Danzarin) in Manabí province were identified. In each zone, maize plants were sampled from 2018–2019. A total of 2,654 specimens belonging to 14 taxa were collected in this study, of which Cheilomenes sexmaculata, Cycloneda sanguinea, Hippodamia convergens, Hyperaspis arida, and Psyllobora confluens were found in all the studied areas. Hyperaspis arida and Diomus apollonia are reported for the first time in Ecuador.

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Biodiversity in Ecuador and Its Immense Potential for Agricultural Pest Control

Cited by 5 publications

References 8 publications

Global Advances on Insect Pest Management Research in Oil Palm

Global Advances on Insect Pest Management Research in Oil Palm

Microbial-Based Technologies for Improving Smallholder Agriculture in the Ecuadorian Andes: Current Situation, Challenges, and Prospects

Endemic and invasive Coccinellidae associated with maize (Zea mays L.) fields, in Manabi province, Ecuador

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