Alternativas para el control del gorgojo (Cylas formicarius Fab.), en el cultivo de camote (Ipomoea batatas), en el Ecuador

This bibliographic collection describes several alternative methods for the control (Cylas formicarius Fab.) in sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) crops, in Ecuador. The alternatives include chemical, cultural and biological controls that affect the control of this pest, which causes economic losses to farmers. Conclusions It was determined that Cylas formicarius Fab caused two primary attacks: a primary attack on the plant or stem or leaves of the plant and a secondary attack on the fruit depending on the number of perforations with symptoms such as dry or dead leaves and rotten fruit. Biological control as an alternative will not affect the biodiversity of crops and thus maintain the balance of the agroecosystem. Biological balance is a fundamental element for natural enemies to fully fulfill their pest control function, which contributes to the normal development of crops. Sweet potatoes are also a valuable source of vitamins B, C and E and contain moderate amounts of iron and zinc. China is the largest producer and consumer of sweet potatoes for food and processing (food, starch and other products). The sweet potato weevil is a species of insect in the Coleoptera family, native to tropical and temperate regions. A borer that specializes in attacking Convolvulaceae is the main pest affecting sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas). The damage is caused by larvae that bore into the tubers during storage in the field and after harvest.

• 1. Verfasser: Herrera Ayala, Jordan Saul (author)
• Format: bachelorThesis
• Veröffentlicht: 2023
• Schlagworte: Alternativas; Control; Camote; Cylas formicarius Fab
• Online Zugang: http://dspace.utb.edu.ec/handle/49000/14102