The invasive fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, in Africa and Asia: responding to the food security challenge, with priorities for integrated pest management …
Abstract In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and several Asian countries, maize continues to be a
major staple food for millions of people. It plays an important role in food and nutrition …
major staple food for millions of people. It plays an important role in food and nutrition …
[HTML][HTML] Global scientific progress and shortfalls in biological control of the fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda
Since 2016, the fall armyworm (FAW) Spodoptera frugiperda has spread over extensive
areas of the tropics and subtropics, imperiling food security, economic progress and the …
areas of the tropics and subtropics, imperiling food security, economic progress and the …
Understanding the impact of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda JE Smith) leaf damage on maize yields
C Chisonga, G Chipabika, PH Sohati, RD Harrison - PLoS One, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda JE Smith), a serious pest of maize and other cereals,
recently invaded the Old World potentially threatening the food security and incomes of …
recently invaded the Old World potentially threatening the food security and incomes of …
Severe defoliation of vegetative maize plants does not reduce grain yield: further implications with action thresholds
It is commonly perceived that early defoliation of maize (Zea mays L.) is a significant risk for
maximum grain yields. However, several studies designed to assess biotic and abiotic …
maximum grain yields. However, several studies designed to assess biotic and abiotic …
Impact of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), on maize yield in humid tropical zones of Central Africa
KM Agbodzavu, S Nanga Nanga… - Journal of Economic …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda Smith, became the most important maize
pest in Africa in 2016, with management based on chemical pesticides. High yield losses …
pest in Africa in 2016, with management based on chemical pesticides. High yield losses …
Functional transgenes in Mexican maize: benefits and risks for insect pest management in Mexico and the United States
Corn earworm (Helicoverpa zea) and fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) are major
migratory pests of maize (Zea mays) in the United States and Mexico. They are primarily …
migratory pests of maize (Zea mays) in the United States and Mexico. They are primarily …
Assessment of meso-dispensers for mating disruption of fall armyworm in maize
JC Rojas, E Roblero, EA Malo - International Journal of Pest …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The fall armyworm (FAW) is a significant pest of maize worldwide. Here, we evaluated the
feasibility of mating disruption (MD) of FAW and the MD mechanisms involved using hand …
feasibility of mating disruption (MD) of FAW and the MD mechanisms involved using hand …
Effect of Defoliation on Growth, Yield and Forage Quality in Maize, as a Simulation of the Impact of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda)
K Tashiro, M Ishitani, S Murai, M Niimi, M Tobisa… - AgriEngineering, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study assesses the impact of defoliation applied to three developmental stages across
three cropping seasons from 2021 to 2023 on growth, yield and forage quality in maize. The …
three cropping seasons from 2021 to 2023 on growth, yield and forage quality in maize. The …
Effect of the Fall Armyworm1 Mating Confusion Pheromone on the Abundance and Diversity of Parasitoids, and Percentage of Parasitism
E Cortez-Mondaca, MÁ López… - Southwestern …, 2023 - BioOne
The effect of the sexual confusion pheromone on the abundance, diversity, and percentage
of parasitism of larvae of fall armyworm in maize was determined. From three collections of …
of parasitism of larvae of fall armyworm in maize was determined. From three collections of …
Transgenes in Mexican Maize: Evidence of Increased Productivity, Lower Environmental Impacts, and No Impact on Maize Diversity
CA Blanco, G Hernandez - Southwestern Entomologist, 2024 - BioOne
More than a dozen published articles have reported the presence of transgenes in Mexican
maize and corn products, but the Mexican government and a sector of the population insist …
maize and corn products, but the Mexican government and a sector of the population insist …