First report of invasive South American tomato leaf miner Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in Tajikistan
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Tuta absoluta, Khatlon region, region of Republican SubordinationAbstract
Summary
For the first time in Tajikistan, South American tomato leaf miner, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) was detected in greenhouses and open field environments in Khatlon region and the region of Republican Subordination. Leaf damage, although lower at the beginning of the season, gradually rose to 15-30% in surveyed sites. Fruit damage also gradually increased during the season. Fruit damage was as high as 20% in the locations surveyed, with the exception of Guliston and Ghayrat Jamoats, which had very low fruit damage. Tutaabsoluta is becoming established in Tajikistan. Suitable integrated pest management strategies are needed to reduce the incidence of this invasive pest species.
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Por primera vez en Tayikistán, el minador sudamericano de hojas de tomate, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) fue detectado en invernaderos y en campod abiertod en la región de Khatlon y en la región de la Republica Subordinada. El daño de la hoja, aunque reducido al comienzo de la temporada, aumentó gradualmente al 15-30% en los sitios estudiados. El daño a la fruta también aumentó gradualmente durante la temporada. El daño de la fruta fue tan alto como el 20% en los lugares estudiados, con la excepción de Guliston y Ghayrat Jamoats, que tenían muy bajo daño en la fruta. Tuta absoluta se está estableciendo en Tayikistán. Se necesitan estrategias adecuadas de manejo integrado de plagas para reducir la incidencia de esta especie plaga invasora.
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