Manual for the mass production of the parasitoid Tamarixia radiata on its host, Diaphorina citri (Asian citrus psyllid), cultured on Murraya paniculata (Orange Jasmine) in Belize

Manual for the mass production of the parasitoid Tamarixia radiata on its host, Diaphorina citri (Asian citrus psyllid), cultured on Murraya paniculata (Orange Jasmine) in Belize

TCP/BZE/3402 – Assistance to manage Huanglongbing (HLB) in Belize

Year of publication 2014

Pages 30 p.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Document

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) The citrus industry is very important to the economy of Belize in terms of employment, livelihood of rural communities, exports and local production. Since May 2009, the industry has been under threat of devastation from Huanglongbing (HLB), formerly known as Citrus Greening Disease. In response to the outbreak, industry stakeholders including growers, government and processors have undertaken a national response to reduce the incidence and spread of the disease, which is vectored by an insect c alled the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP), Diaphorina citri. All citrus varieties are susceptible to HLB and there is currently no known cure for the disease. Management of the disease (via reduced incidence of the vector and improved plant health) is the only viable option to mitigate the impact of HLB on the production and productivity of the groves.

Language English

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