Investigation pests of Opuntiaficus-indicain Bushehr, Ilam and Kermanshah provinces

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Authors

1 Assistant Professor, Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands, Agriculture Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Tehran, Iran

2 M. Sc., Member of Scientific board of Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands, Agriculture Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Tehran, Iran

3 B. Sc., Member of Scientific board of Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands, Agriculture Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Sweet prickly pear Opuntiaficus-indica (L.) Mill. is recognized as an ideal crop for arid and semi-arid areas. Presently, prevailing drought has resulted in a significant reduction in forage production. Thus, great potential for reviving range areas has put the plant in the center of interests. This plant is not native to Iran, so the pests affecting on it should be checked closely in the developmental programs. In this regard, a survey was conducted to monitor all pests associated with the cacti planted in three provinces of Kermanshah, Ilam and Bushehr. The survey covered field observations of pest occurrences as well as collecting infected or suspected samples. Based on the results, a diverse group of pests include snail Helix (Helicella) Krynickii Krynicki, 1833, termite Microceroter mesbuettikeri Chhotani& Bose and wasp Vespa orientalis attacked the crop across the provinces. Each of the three pest species are being reported for the first time on the Opuntiaficus-indica.

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  • Receive Date: 09 September 2015
  • Revise Date: 19 March 2016
  • Accept Date: 30 December 2015

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