Tecia solanivora, a serious biological invasion of potato cultures in South America
Abstract:
Small, greyish and not very spectacular, the lepidopteran, Tecia solanivora Povolny would not be easily noticed were it not one of the most dangerous pests of potatoes in South America. This insect, also known as the Guatemalan moth, is responsible for a serious invasion that started in 1984 in Venezuela and has progressed inexorably towards the south of the continent. As of 2001 the Canary Islands are also infected and it is anticipated that Europe may soon be next. Methods to control this species are presently being sought and the purpose of this note is to identify the reasons for the moth's sudden population explosion. Additionally, a surveillance system usable to predict levels of infection of potato tubers two months prior to harvest is also presented.
Año de publicación:
2003
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Tipo de documento:
Article
Estado:
Acceso restringido
Áreas de conocimiento:
- Especies invasoras
Áreas temáticas de Dewey:
- Agricultura y tecnologías afines
- Genética y evolución
- Temas específicos de la historia natural de las plantas

Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible:
- ODS 2: Hambre cero
- ODS 15: Vida de ecosistemas terrestres
- ODS 17: Alianzas para lograr los objetivos
