Implementation of IPM technologies on onion

Creator

H. R. Rapusas, Philippine Rice Research Institute
S. E. Santiago, Philippine Rice Research Institute
J. R. Ramos, Philippine Rice Research Institute
B. M. Shepard, Clemson University
M. Hammig, Clemson University

Issue Date

10-2008

Abstract

IPM technologies for the management of insects, diseases and weeds on onion developed by the IPM-Collaborative Research Support Program (IPM CRSP)-PhilRice were promoted in selected sites in the Philippines. These technologies aimed to reduce losses due to pests and reduce crop protection costs. The integration of these pest management technologies in onion production system resulted in reduction of insecticide application by 60%, fungicide application by 67%, and herbicide application by 3.5% and the total pest management cost by 26%. Yield was increased by 15% and net income by 29%. The technologies are being institutionalized and transferred to the farmers and benefit the vegetable industry in the Philippines.

Source or Periodical Title

Philippine Entomologist

ISSN

0048-3753

Volume

22

Issue

2

Page

207

Document Type

Article

Frequency

semi-annually

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Rapusas, H. R.; Santiago, S. E.; Ramos, J. R.; Shepard, B. M.; and Hammig, M., "Implementation of IPM technologies on onion" (2008). Journal Article. 5486.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/5486

En – AGROVOC descriptors

ONIONS; CROP PRODUCTION; INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT; PEST MANAGEMENT; INTEGRATED PLANT PRODUCTION