Altered Behavioural Response of Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) on Tomato Associated with Biocontrol Plants.

ABSTRACT: The whitefly, Bemisia tabaci, is a significant pest in tomato production, causing extensive damage and economic losses. In pursuing sustainable pest management strategies, this study investigates the deterrent effects of Tagetes species (T. erecta, T. patula, and T. minuta) and Crotalaria juncea on B. tabaci settlement and oviposition on tomato plants. Two free dual-choice experimental setups were conducted in a climate-controlled chamber. The study confirmed the efficacy of the experimental setup, with similar B. tabaci dispersion and oviposition on the sides with tomato plants alone. When Tagetes or C. juncea was introduced, a significant reduction in B. tabaci settlement and oviposition was observed compared to the tomato control side. To identify the modes of action of the companion pl

SUBMITTER: Njekete C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12500831 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature