Intercropping System for Protection the Potato Plant from Insect Infestation
Journal Title: Ecologia Balkanica - Year 2015, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
The use of intercropping system provides an option for insect control for organic farmers that are limited in their chemical use. Additionally, intercropping systems can be attractive to conventional growers as a cost-effective insect control solution. A study was carried out for two seasons 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 to evaluate the effect of intercropping of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) with onion (Allium cepa L.) on whitefly (Bemicia tabasi Gennadius) and aphids’ Myzus persicae Sulz. and Aphis gossypii Glover infestation in potato fields. Results indicated that intercropping significantly reduced potato plant infestation with whitefly by 42.7, 51.3% while it was 62.69% reduction with aphids during the two successive winter seasons than when potato plants were cultivated alone. Therefore, intercropping could be recommended as a protection method of reducing pest population in the fields.
Authors and Affiliations
Aziza Sharaby, Hashim Abdel-Rahman, Sawsan Moawad
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