Effects of field infestation by Rastrococcus invadens Williams (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) on the morphology and nutritional status of mango fruits, Mangifera indica L.

Tobih, FO; Omoloye, A. A.; Ivbijaro, M. F.; Enobakhare, D. A.

doi:10.1016/s0261-2194(02)00033-9

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“…It spread very rapidly throughout West Africa (Williams 1986). Infestation of mango fruits by R. invadens was found to affect their nutritional status (Tobih et al 2002).…”

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Identification Of Rastrococcus Rubellus Williams (Hemipte Ra: Pseudococcidae) on Mango: A New Record to Sri Lanka

Galanihe

Watson

2013

Trop Agric Res & Ext

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An island-wide survey of mealybugs (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) conducted in 2008/09 helped identify two species of Rastrococcus from Sri Lanka. R. invadens Williams was identified from samples collected on Plumeria sp. and Ficus arnottiana, while R. rubellus Williams was found on Plumeria sp. Although R. invadens has been recorded in Sri Lanka before, this is the first record of the oriental mealybug, R. rubellus, from the country. R. rubellus was found in mixed colonies with R. invadens; so far, the infestations have not been associated with any severe crop losses. The survey revealed that R. rubellus is confined to a limited area in Colombo District. This restricted distribution suggested that it may be a new introduction to the country. Diagnostic characters to aid recognition of R. rubellus, and details of its distribution and host range within Sri Lanka are given.

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“…It spread very rapidly throughout West Africa (Williams 1986). Infestation of mango fruits by R. invadens was found to affect their nutritional status (Tobih et al 2002).…”

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confidence: 99%

Identification Of Rastrococcus Rubellus Williams (Hemipte Ra: Pseudococcidae) on Mango: A New Record to Sri Lanka

Galanihe

Watson

2013

Trop Agric Res & Ext

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“…We scored the severity of mealybugs infestation in each locality and host plant from the infested foliage, twigs and fruits following the scale developed by Tobih et al. () for R . invadens with slight modification (see table S2).…”

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“…; Tobih et al. ). Most recently, R. iceryoides has been reported to cause localized failure of the mango crop (i.e.…”

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“…Infestation levels by mealybugs of the genus Rastrococcus on fruits has been reported to cause significant reduction in the weight and size of fresh mango fruits, which is reflected in significant reduction of the ash content, crude fibre and reduced sugar levels of both ripe and unripe fruits (Tobih et al. ) as well as on protein, fat and carbohydrate levels (Pitan et al. ).…”

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Host–plant relationships and natural enemies of the invasive mealybug, Rastrococcus iceryoides Green in Kenya and Tanzania

Tanga

Ekesi

Govender

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J Applied Entomology

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The invasive mango mealybug, Rastrococcus iceryoides Green (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) believed to be native to Southern Asia has rapidly invaded Kenya and Tanzania Six parasitoid species were recovered and are reported here for the first time to parasitize R.iceryoides. Anagyrus pseudococci Girault was the most dominant species accounting for 21% parasitism on M. indica and 20% parasitism on P. aculeata in Tanzania and Kenya, respectively.Despite this, the ability of the parasitoid to regulate the population of R. iceryoides was inadequate. Therefore, there is a need for foreign exploration and introduction of efficient coevolved natural enemies from its aboriginal home of Southern Asia to minimize its impact on horticulture in Africa.

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“…The history of pest control in this sub-region includes the introduction of mango mealybug, Rastrococcus invadens Williams, in the early 1980s. The damage caused by the mealybug nearly wiped out mangoes in Ghana, Togo and Benin (Agounke´et al 1988;Tobih et al 2002). The mealybug was eventually brought under long-term control in these countries through a classical biological control programme involving the introduction of two parasitoids, Gyranusoidea tebygi Noyes and Anagyrus mangicola Noyes (Williams 1986;Agounkeé t al.…”

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Prospects and challenges for sustainable management of the mango stone weevil,Sternochetus mangiferae(F.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in West Africa: a review

Braimah

Emden

2010

International Journal of Pest Management

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Commercial mango production in Ghana is a relatively young industry faced with several pest problems including the mango stone weevil, Sternochetus mangiferae (F.). There is an urgent need to control this and other pests to facilitate access to the international export market for fresh mango fruits. A literature survey identifies stone weevil control tactics in the areas of host plant resistance, administrative and legislative controls, use of pesticides, biological control, cultural control and quarantine and phytosanitary measures that have been developed in other mango-producing areas. We assess these pest management approaches for their relevance to Ghana and West Africa, with emphasis on the research required for their appropriate, effective and sustainable use in the systems of mango production of the West African sub-region. The importance of processing and value addition technologies, as a means of circumventing the quarantine hurdles of S. mangiferae, is highlighted.

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Effects of field infestation by Rastrococcus invadens Williams (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) on the morphology and nutritional status of mango fruits, Mangifera indica L.

Cited by 17 publications

References 9 publications

Identification Of Rastrococcus Rubellus Williams (Hemipte Ra: Pseudococcidae) on Mango: A New Record to Sri Lanka

Identification Of Rastrococcus Rubellus Williams (Hemipte Ra: Pseudococcidae) on Mango: A New Record to Sri Lanka

Host–plant relationships and natural enemies of the invasive mealybug, Rastrococcus iceryoides Green in Kenya and Tanzania

Prospects and challenges for sustainable management of the mango stone weevil,Sternochetus mangiferae(F.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in West Africa: a review

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