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VOL. 6, ISSUE 4 (2021)
Enhanced activity of some insect parasitoid in tomato fields using some flowering plants
Authors
Amal E Marouf
Abstract
The present study evaluates the role of (Callendula officinalis L.) marigold, (Coriandrum sativum L.) coriander, and (Matricaria chamomilla L.) chamomile, as insectary plants that benefit parasitoids insect species. The insect parasitoids show preferences flowering plants species. Throughout the course of this research, six insect parasitoids were found in relatively large numbers on chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L), including Diglyphus isaea (Wallker),Opius sp, Kleidotoma sp, Sphegigaster sp,Ooensyrtus sp. and Trissolcus sp. Similar results were obtained in coriander (Coriandrum sativum L, six insect parasitoid were recorded with relatively high numbers namely Diglyphus sp, Kleidotoma sp, Sphegigaster sp, Opius sp, Dendrocerus sp, and Telenomus sp. but Insect parasitoid were found in relatively high abundance on marigold plants (Callendula officinalis L.). Trissolcus sp, Dendrocerus sp., Sphegigaster sp., Opius sp., Telenomus sp, and Diglyphus sp. according to the findings Intercropping coriander, chamomile, and marigold plants with tomato fields increased the abundance of parasitoids insect species,. achating with leafminer, Liriomyza trifolii (Diptera: Agromyzidae), and Aphid sp when compared to those in untreated plots. Furthermore, when compared to a field with no forbs, floral resource plants resulted in a significant reduction in both Leaf miner and Aphid sp. populations. As a result, our findings indicate that chamomile, coriander, and marigold are beneficial insectary plants. And increase the efficiency of the insect parasitoid and could be used as control agents against Leaf miner, (Liriomyza trifolii) and Aphid species in tomato crops.
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Pages:15-22
How to cite this article:
Amal E Marouf "Enhanced activity of some insect parasitoid in tomato fields using some flowering plants ". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 6, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 15-22
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