Potential of entomopathogenic nematode isolates from Rwanda to control the tomato leaf miner, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)

Potential of entomopathogenic nematode isolates from Rwanda to control the tomato leaf miner, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)

Abstract Tomato leaf miner, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick), is a major threat to tomato production as it can cause up to 100% yield loss under both greenhouse and open-field conditions. Chemical control, which is associated with several undesirable effects, remains the only option readily available for thi...

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Main Authors: Assinapol Ndereyimana, Samuel Nyalala, Patrick Murerwa, Svetlana Gaidashova
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-08-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control
Subjects:
Tuta absoluta
Entomopathogenic nematodes
Heterorhabditis
Steinernema
Local isolates
Biological control
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41938-019-0163-3

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