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Importance of taxonomy in biological control

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 September 2011

Gilberto J. de Moraes
Gilberto J. de Moraes
Affiliation:
Centro de Pesquisa Agropecuraria do Tropico SemiArido (CPTSA)/EMBRAPA, 56300-Petrolina, PE, Brazil
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Abstract

Taxonomy is the starting point of any basic or applied biological research. In biological control work, the pest species, its probable area of origin, and, consequently, the location where promising natural enemies may be found, are identified. The close co-operation of taxonomists during pre- and post-release surveys of natural enemies in target areas helps to indicate the indigenous fauna present and the progress of a biological control programme. Biological control programmes should budget for appropriate taxonomie studies in areas where the local fauna is poorly known. Instructing local researchers on the correct collection, preservation, and identification of relevant indigenous and exotic species should be emphasized.

Résumé

La taxonomie est le point de départ de toute recherche biologique fondamentale ou appliquée. Dans le cadre de la lutte biologique, son étude permet, lorsqu'elle est correctement menée, d'identifier les différentes espèces de ravageurs, leur lieu d'origine éventuel et, par conséquent, les sites où l'on a le plus de chance de trouver des ennemis naturels prometteurs. La collaboration étroite des taxonomistes au cours des enquétes antérieures et ultérieures aux lâchers d'ennemis naturels dans les zones cibles permet d'évaluer la réussite du programme de lutte biologique. Dans les régions où l'on possède peu de données précises sur la faune locale, les programmes de lutte biologique doivent prévoir dans leur budget une étude taxonomique. L'importance de la formation, au niveau local, de chercheurs aptes à identifier les espèces indigènes et exotiques devrait être soulignée.

Keywords

Taxonomyclassificationidentificationbiological controlbiosystematicsTaxonomieclassificationidentificationlutte biologiquebiosystématique

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Symposium XI: Africa-wide Biological Control Programme of Cassava Pests
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International Journal of Tropical Insect Science , Volume 8 , Issue 4-5-6: Recent Advances in Research on Tropical Entomology , December 1987 , pp. 841 - 844
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Copyright © ICIPE 1987

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