Innovative biological solutions in subtropical crops
Agrobío, 28 October 2024
Agrobío promotes the use of biological control and agroecological infrastructure to combat emerging pests in subtropical crops such as papaya, passion fruit, dragon fruit, avocado, and mango.
The current pest situation affecting tropical crops is more challenging than it was a few years ago. Rising temperatures and lack of rainfall are worsening the pest issues in subtropical crops, surpassing economic damage thresholds in some affected tropical species. Emerging pests, their accelerated reproduction, and the reduced efficacy of certain phytosanitary treatments have driven producers to seek more sustainable alternatives.