7J. Biosci. Agric. Res. | Volume 25, Issue 02, 2122-2127 | https://doi.org/10.18801/jbar.250220.259
Article type: Research article | Received: 17.06.2020; Revised: 30.09.2020; First published online: 20 October 2020.
Article type: Research article | Received: 17.06.2020; Revised: 30.09.2020; First published online: 20 October 2020.
Push-Pull Strategy: an integrated approach to manage insect-pest and weed infestation in cereal cropping systems
Mukta Mala 1, Mousumi Baishnab 2 and Md. Mahi Imam Mollah 1
1 Department of Entomology, Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU), Dumki, Patuakhali-8602, Bangladesh.
2 Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
✉ Corresponding author: [email protected] (Mala, M.)
1 Department of Entomology, Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU), Dumki, Patuakhali-8602, Bangladesh.
2 Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
✉ Corresponding author: [email protected] (Mala, M.)
Abstract
The “Push–Pull” strategy is an effective, efficient, and powerful tool in integrated pest management (IPM) that is combining several behaviour-modifying stimuli to control cereal stem borers and the noxious weed Striga in cereal-based farming systems in Africa. This technology involves driving away from the cereal stemborers from the main crop by using stimuli of repellent intercrops (push) that mask host apparency and simultaneously stemborers are attracted by highly apparent and attractive stimuli from trap plants (pull). The fodder legume, Desmodium (D. uncinatum and D. intortum), and Molasses grass (Melinis minutiflora) are used as the repellent intercrop, which is repugnant to stemborer moths. On the other hand, Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum) and Sudangrass (sorghum vulgare sudanese) is planted as a border crop used as the trap plant (pull). Chemicals that are released by the roots of the Desmodium intercrop induce abortive germination of seeds of noxious Striga weeds, providing very effective control of this weed. Napier grass and Molasses grass also provide high-value animal fodder that facilities milk production, diversifying sources of farmers’ income. Besides, this technology helps to improve soil fertility and prevent soil erosion that leads to increased grain yield in the future. Chemicals that are released by the roots of the Desmodium intercrop induce abortive germination of seeds of noxious Striga weeds, providing very effective control of this weed.
Key Words: Push–Pull, Stemborers, Striga, Attractants, Repellent and Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
The “Push–Pull” strategy is an effective, efficient, and powerful tool in integrated pest management (IPM) that is combining several behaviour-modifying stimuli to control cereal stem borers and the noxious weed Striga in cereal-based farming systems in Africa. This technology involves driving away from the cereal stemborers from the main crop by using stimuli of repellent intercrops (push) that mask host apparency and simultaneously stemborers are attracted by highly apparent and attractive stimuli from trap plants (pull). The fodder legume, Desmodium (D. uncinatum and D. intortum), and Molasses grass (Melinis minutiflora) are used as the repellent intercrop, which is repugnant to stemborer moths. On the other hand, Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum) and Sudangrass (sorghum vulgare sudanese) is planted as a border crop used as the trap plant (pull). Chemicals that are released by the roots of the Desmodium intercrop induce abortive germination of seeds of noxious Striga weeds, providing very effective control of this weed. Napier grass and Molasses grass also provide high-value animal fodder that facilities milk production, diversifying sources of farmers’ income. Besides, this technology helps to improve soil fertility and prevent soil erosion that leads to increased grain yield in the future. Chemicals that are released by the roots of the Desmodium intercrop induce abortive germination of seeds of noxious Striga weeds, providing very effective control of this weed.
Key Words: Push–Pull, Stemborers, Striga, Attractants, Repellent and Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
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Mala et al. “Push-Pull Strategy: an integrated approach to manage insect-pest and weed infestation in cereal cropping systems”. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research, 25(02), (2020): 2122-2127.
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Mala, M., Mollah, M. M. I. and Baishnab, M. (2020). Push-Pull Strategy: an integrated approach to manage insect-pest and weed infestation in cereal cropping systems. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research, 25(02), 2122-2127.
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Mala, M., Mollah, M. M. I. and Baishnab, M. “Push-Pull Strategy: an integrated approach to manage insect-pest and weed infestation in cereal cropping systems”. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research, 25(02), (2020): 2122-2127.
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Mala, M., Mollah, M. M. I. and Baishnab, M. 2020. Push-Pull Strategy: an integrated approach to manage insect-pest and weed infestation in cereal cropping systems. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research, 25(02), pp. 2122-2127.
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Mala M, Mollah MMI and Baishnab M. Push-Pull Strategy: an integrated approach to manage insect-pest and weed infestation in cereal cropping systems. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research, 2020 October, 25(02): 2122-2127.
Mala et al. “Push-Pull Strategy: an integrated approach to manage insect-pest and weed infestation in cereal cropping systems”. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research, 25(02), (2020): 2122-2127.
APA
Mala, M., Mollah, M. M. I. and Baishnab, M. (2020). Push-Pull Strategy: an integrated approach to manage insect-pest and weed infestation in cereal cropping systems. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research, 25(02), 2122-2127.
Chicago
Mala, M., Mollah, M. M. I. and Baishnab, M. “Push-Pull Strategy: an integrated approach to manage insect-pest and weed infestation in cereal cropping systems”. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research, 25(02), (2020): 2122-2127.
Harvard
Mala, M., Mollah, M. M. I. and Baishnab, M. 2020. Push-Pull Strategy: an integrated approach to manage insect-pest and weed infestation in cereal cropping systems. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research, 25(02), pp. 2122-2127.
Vancouver
Mala M, Mollah MMI and Baishnab M. Push-Pull Strategy: an integrated approach to manage insect-pest and weed infestation in cereal cropping systems. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research, 2020 October, 25(02): 2122-2127.
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