How does IPM 3.0 look like (and why do we need it in Africa)?

Tamò, Manuele; Glitho, Isabelle Adolé; Tepa-Yotto, Ghislain T.; Muniappan, R.

doi:10.1016/j.cois.2022.100961

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“…The objective behind this introduction was to regulate the population of M. vitrata. As a result, a remarkable reduction of up to 86% in the M. vitrata population was observed across various pilot-release areas in West Africa (Srinivasan et al, 2022;Tamò et al, 2022).…”

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Recent advances in cowpea IPM in West Africa

Togola,

Datinon,

Laouali

et al. 2023

Front. Agron.

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Cowpea is an important and climate-resilient grain legume for human and livestock nutrition worldwide. Its grains represent a valuable source of protein for rural families in Sub-Saharan Africa while its haulms offer nutritious fodder for livestock, especially, in the Sahel regions. Cowpea production, unfortunately, faces substantial challenges of field and storage insect pests which can cause up to 100% losses. The use of synthetic pesticides, although providing farmers with a good level of pest control, has underscored the critical need for the development of integrated pest management (IPM) alternatives, due to their detrimental effects on humans, animals and the environment. This review examines recent advances in West Africa in cowpea IPM approaches, highlighting research on host plant resistance, biological control, biopesticides, good cultural practices, and on-farm participatory research and training undertaken to support sustainable cowpea production. Numerous IPM options have been developed, tested and validated for combating cowpea insect problems in West Africa by research institutions and disseminated through farmer field schools (FFS), field demonstrations, training sessions, and community-based education. Reviewing these environmentally safer and scalable IPM innovations will provide cowpea stakeholders with insights into workable, sustainable solutions for minimizing crop pest problems, reducing reliance on harmful pesticides and ultimately ensuring the long-term viability of cowpea production and its contribution to food security.

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Recent advances in cowpea IPM in West Africa

Togola,

Datinon,

Laouali

et al. 2023

Front. Agron.

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“…• Provision of picturesque infographic-type education materials (unhindered by language barriers) regarding SPW biology and available control practices which could be influential to IPM implementation if made readily available for the smallholder farmers. • Increased digital access to real-time insect pest diagnostics (Bello-Bravo et al 2022;Tamò et al 2022). • Academic or industry-related research and development efforts should focus on cost-effective treatments to apply to the sweetpotato plants during the planting period (as noted above), and data collection and dissemination on best practices being adopted and successes realized (e.g., avoid extensive R&D efforts toward use of predators, parasitoid Biological control measures which are perceived to be of low likelihood to successfully implementing the nearterm).…”

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Tailoring IPM plans to fight a cloaked pest: helping smallholder farmers combat the sweetpotato weevil in sub-Saharan Africa

Keyser,

Walters,

Turner

et al. 2024

CABI Agric Biosci

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Africa accounts for a significant portion of the world’s sweetpotato production where it is widely grown as a staple crop. In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), sweetpotato serves as an important year-round source of calories and nutrition, a form of income for smallholder and pre-commercial farmers, and is increasingly used as silage for animal feed. However, yield per hectare is considerably lower in SSA than from other regions primarily due to sweetpotato weevils (SPW, Cylas spp., Coleoptera: Brentidae). Weevil feeding causes physical damage to the root and can induce chemical responses that give the storage root a bitter taste, both of which make them unmarketable. Commercial growers in many developed countries rely on frequent chemical treatments and strict quarantine regulations to control SPW, however, this approach is currently not practical for many areas of SSA. In this paper we, (1) outline factors that contribute to SPW infestation; (2) review available strategies and ongoing research for control of SPW, including chemical pesticides, biological control (macro-organismal as well as microbial control), cultural practices, selective breeding, and biotechnology; and (3) discuss the potential for implementing an integrated pest management (IPM) approach that leverages a combination of techniques. We rationalize that a multifaceted strategy for SPW control will improve both the quantity and quality of sweetpotato production in Africa.

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