Psyllid plague wreaks havoc in Ecuador

Published 2023년 12월 24일

Tridge summary

The potato psyllid is causing significant damage to potato and other solanaceous crops in all provinces of the Ecuadorian mountains, and it is also recorded in plants of the families Solanaceae, Convolvulaceae and Lamiaceae. The insect is a vector of the pathogen Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum, which causes the disease known as “zebra chip” or “spotted potato.” The most effective strategy to control the pest is integrated pest management, including quarantine inspection, eradication measures, and preventive measures such as using quality clean seeds and applying biorational products. This pest has a significant economic impact on producers and agribusiness, affecting various crops.

Disclaimer:The above summary was generated by Tridge's proprietary AI model for informational purposes.

Original content

The insect is having a significant impact on potato crops, as well as other solanaceous plants, according to PhD. Carmen Castillo Carrillo, researcher at the National Department of Plant Protection of the “Santa Catalina” Experimental Station of the National Institute of Agricultural Research (INIAP) of Ecuador. ꟷ In how many regions of Ecuador has the psyllid plague been detected and since when, Dr. Castillo? ꟷ The presence of Bactericera cockerelli, the potato psyllid, has been reported in all the provinces of the Ecuadorian mountains, including Carchi, Imbabura, Pichincha, Cotopaxi, Tungurahua, Chimborazo, Bolívar, Cañar, Azuay and Loja. ꟷ What country do you think you entered from? ꟷ Its origin cannot be determined precisely. The problem of the “purple tip” was initially detected in the border province of Carchi, in the north of the country. When we first observed the potato psyllid in late 2017, it was already widely distributed in Pichincha, Tungurahua and Carchi. Molecular ...

Source: AgroPeru