Embrapa Amapá in Brazil invests in the biological control of the star fruit fly

Published 2022년 7월 6일

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Embrapa Amapá is investing R$ 300 thousand, funded by federal deputy André Abdon, in research to control the star fruit fly pest using the exotic parasitoid Fopius arisanus, in collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (Mapa). This biological control agent is being used to combat the pest, which could potentially lead to a loss of US$ 92.4 million in the third year of infestation if not controlled. The research aims to minimize losses and prevent the pest from entering fruit-producing areas, thereby protecting Brazil's mango, orange, and guava exports, which could face suspension due to the pest.

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Embrapa Amapá invests in several alternatives to support the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (Mapa) in the fight against star fruit fly. One of them is a research directed to the control of this pest, through the use of the exotic parasitoid Fopius arisanus. It is a biological control agent imported from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) by Embrapa in association with MAPA. The research actions were strengthened through the acquisition of material funded with amendment resources from federal deputy André Abdon in the amount of R$ 300 thousand. On the afternoon of this Friday, July 1st, the congressman and the superintendent of the Ministry in Amapá, Victor Costa, will check on the spot how the research works in the laboratories, including the environment for creating star fruit flies at Embrapa. “The main objective is undoubtedly to control and combat this pest, ensuring that Amapá producers continue to produce and sell fruit with quality and without ...

Source: Portal Do Agronegocio