Development and Implementation of Pre and Post-harvest Management Measures for Bactrocera (invadens) dorsalis (Drew, Tsuruta and White) and Ceratitis cosyra (Walker) (Diptera: Tephritidae) on

Shepard, Ndlela 212 PAGES (47925 WORDS) Entomology Thesis

Abstract:

Mango, Mangifera indica L (Anacardiaceae) is an important tropical fruit providing opportunities for income generation and improvement of livelihoods of millions of farmers across Africa. However, fruit production is limited by several constraints; ranking high among these is the infestation by Tephritid fruit flies such as Bactrocera invadens and Ceratitis cosyra.