Traditional fertilization and its effect on corn insect populations in the Guatemalan highlands

By H. Morales, I. Perfecto, B. Ferguson. 2001

94 citations recorded by the source corpus.

Subfields: Insect Science, Plant Science

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In Insect Science

1. E. Yardim
2. Thomas J. Oliver
3. R. Byrne
4. M. Altieri
5. C. Nicholls
6. C. Edwards
7. N. Arancon

In Plant Science

1. C. Nicholls
2. N. Arancon
3. C. Edwards
4. M. Altieri
5. G. Ievinsh
6. Manuel González de Molina

Citations in the corpus

• Suppression of two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae), mealy bug (Pseudococcus sp) and aphid (Myzus persicae) populations and damage by vermicomposts (2007, background): “Morales et al. (2001) reported larger populations of aphids (Rhopalosiphum maidis) on corn grown with an inorganic fertilizer than on corn grown with organic amendments.”
• Suppression of tomato hornworm (Manduca quinquemaculata) and cucumber beetles (Acalymma vittatum and Diabotrica undecimpunctata) populations and damage by vermicomposts (2006, background): “Morales et al. (2001) reported larger populations of aphids (Rhopalosiphum maidis) on corn grown with inorganic fertilizers than on corn grown with organic amendments.”
• Fall armyworm in Africa: a guide for integrated pest management (2018, background): “Medium: if additional input purchase is required Extensionists, farmers, agrodealers Altieri and Nicholls (2003); Morales et al. (2001); Rossi et al. (1987) Intercropping with compatible companion crops or fertilizer trees Plant additional crops in strips, rows, or stations between the main crop…”
• Soil fertility management and insect pests: harmonizing soil and plant health in agroecosystems (2003, background): “pepo) (Morales et al., 2001). The farmers attributed this lack of pests to preventative measures incorporated into their agricultural practices, including soil management techniques. Patzun farmers traditionally mixed ashes, kitchen scraps, crop residues, weeds, leaf litter, and manure to produce co”