ISSN:
1570-7458
Keywords:
intercropping
;
vegetables
;
cabbage
;
Trifolium spp.
;
IPM
;
Mamestra brassicae
;
Delia brassicae
;
Thrips tabaci
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract During two consecutive years the effects of intercropping fresh market white cabbage with two species of clover on pest populations and yield were studied. White cabbage cv. Minicole was intercropped withTrifolium repens (white clover) andTrifolium subterraneum (subterranean clover) as compared to the monocrop. During the season observations were made on pest population developments, especially ofMamestra brassicae L. (cabbage moth),Brevicoryne brassicae L. (cabbage aphid),Delia brassicae L. (cabbage root fly), and evaluation of caterpillar feeding injury. At harvest the yield in quantity and quality was determined to be able to assess the gross financial result. Intercropping effects in terms of suppression of oviposition and larval populations of various pests were found. Although no pesticides were used and competition reduced the weight, the quality of the intercropped cabbages lead to a better financial result compared to the monocropped cabbage crop. The results are discussed in the perspective of the practical implications in the context of IPM.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02383162
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