Journal of Plant Pathology & Microbiology

Department of Plant Protection, South Ethiopia Agricultural Research Institute, Areka Agricultural Research Center, Areka, Ethiopia

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• Research Article   
  Evaluation of AKU-PLUS insecticide against Tomato Leaf Miner, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Gelechiidae: Lepidoptera)
  Author(s): Zerhun Tomas Lera*
  
  Tuta absoluta is a serious major economic pest of tomato all over the world which can cause up to 100% yield loss in uncontrolled situation. In study areas Tuta absoluta seriously constrained tomato fruit yield during growing periods. Field experiment was conducted to verify the effectiveness of the AKU-PLUS insecticide (Emamectin benzoate 5% +Lufenuron 12% WDG) relative to another promising standard insecticide, Focus 5% EC (Lambda-cyhalothrin 5% EC), for the management of tomato leaf miner. The experiment was conducted at around Wolaita zone in two districts (Humbo and Kokate) in Southern Ethiopia on farmers’ field in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with five replications during 2023 cropping season. Evidence obtained from the verification trial showed that AKU-PLUS (Emamectin benzoate 5%+Lufenuron 12%) at the rate of 200 g/ha with 400 liter of water acted significan.. View more»
  

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