Morocco is basically an agricultural country; almost 40% of the workforce is employed in this sector. Xylella fastidiosa is a xylem-inhabiting pathogen which can infect more than 300 plant species, although most host species are symptomless. Until relatively recently, X. fastidiosa was primarily limited to North and South America, but in 2013 a widespread epidemic of olive quick decline syndrome caused by this fastidious pathogen appeared in southeastern Italy, and later several cases of X. fastidiosa outbreaks have been reported in other European countries (France, Germany and Spain). Following these recently confirmed findings of X. fastidiosa in the European Union, this bacterium has become a serious threat to the Moroccan flora. The national phytosanitary authorities have adopted several measures to prevent the introduction of X. fastidiosa into the national territory by deciding, inter alia, to suspend importation of host plant species to the bacterium from infected areas. This paper presents the phytosanitary risk of this bacterium in Morocco.
Biological parameters of the onion thrips, Thrips tabaci Lindeman were studied on the following onion (Allium cepa L.) cultivars: Nasik Red Plus N-53, Onion Dr-301 (Krishna), Onion White, and Nasik Red, at 25±1oC and 65±5% RH. Signifi cant (p < 0.05) diff erences were found in the life stages and fertility life tables on diff erent cultivars except in the pupal stages. More information about the biological parameters of T. tabaci on onion cultivars can help in designing Integrated Pest Management programs for onion thrips.
The aim of the experiment was to assess the susceptibility of buckwheat grains and products to the infestation by Trogoderma granarium Everts. The observations were conducted on three buckwheat cultivars: Hruszowska, Emka and Kora. The results suggest that buckwheat grains and products as suitable for the development of the first larval stages of Trogoderma granarium as wheat grain and wheat flour. However, extension of the development stage on buckwheat seems to indicate that the seed cover inhibits the capacity of larvae to feed on buckwheat.
Colinfors is a computer aided information system dealing with protection of potato plantations against colorado beetle. The program provides information concerning colorado beetle life cycle and usage of insecticide against the pest. Moreover it enables to forecast the appearance of any pest stage on the base of degree days method.