A New Pest in Tomato Production: Lasioptera sp (Diptera:Cecidomyiidae)

Authors

  • Nurdan Topakcı Akdeniz Üniversitesi Teknik Bilimler MYO
  • Utku Yükselbaba Akdeniz Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Bitki Koruma Bölümü

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v4i11.914-918.725

Keywords:

Lasioptera sp, Cecidomyiidae, Tomato, Damage, Fungus

Abstract

Tomato is one of the most important vegetable crop which is widely grown in the world. Economic yield loses due to several insect species has been reported on tomato production. In recent years, a new pest Lasioptera sp, which causes significant damage in tomato production area has emerged. The pest has first been reported in tomato production areas of Mersin district in 2012 after it has been reported in Greece. This pest belongs to the family Cecidomyiidae and is causing damage in the stems and on the fruits of tomato. The larva feeds inside of the stem, so this makes management of the pest difficult. There are no adequate studies on integrated pest management on this pest. This report clearly showed that detailed studies on the biology and management of this pest in the tomato production should be done.

Author Biography

Nurdan Topakcı, Akdeniz Üniversitesi Teknik Bilimler MYO

Çevre Koruma Kontrol Programı

Published

12.11.2016

How to Cite

Topakcı, N., & Yükselbaba, U. (2016). A New Pest in Tomato Production: Lasioptera sp (Diptera:Cecidomyiidae). Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology, 4(11), 914–918. https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v4i11.914-918.725

Issue

Section

Crop Production