Conference On Tuta Absoluta In MENA Region 19th - 21st July, 2011 Amman / Jordan
Scientific conference on Tomato Borer Tuta absoluta will be held in Amman /Jordan under the auspices of the National Center for Agricultural Research and Extension and participation of the Agricultural Engineer Association and the Arab Society for Pl
Online, June 20, 2011 (Newswire.com)
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Tuta absoluta is a devastating pest of Tomato. It is considered to be a serious threat to tomato production in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.This newly introduced pest from south America finds MENA region a perfect new home. It is crossing
boarders and devastating tomato production in both protected and open fields. The infestation of Tuta absoluta also reported on potato, aubergine.
Themes and Goals
Management of Tuta absoluta on the regional level with solutions for regional pest challenges is the main theme of the Symposium in titled: Tuta absoluta on Tomato at MENA region, which will be held in Amman,Jordan. Symposium sessions will address Tuta absoluta across regional disciplines in different
agricultural, horticulture, market place and local environment issues. This Symposium greatly increases awareness concerning the area-wide approach for Tuta absoluta history, biology, ecology and control programs. Many new technical innovations have been introduced which will be addressed in order to develop a better regulatory framework for managing Tuta absoluta. Desired outcomes include clarifying the current state knowledge of Tuta absoluta
and identifying critical issues where future emphasis should be directed to. In addressing these goals, we are seeking to develop a broad-based agenda including topics related to applied research,
introducing new technologies, field applications and public awareness.
Major Symposium Topics
• Biology, Ecology and Host plants of
Tuta absoluta.
• Regulations.
• Current Situation of Tuta absoluta in
the MENA region; Jordan, Syria, Lebanon,
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, ets ...
. Management Strategies; biological
control (natural enemies and bioagent).
• Chemical Control; effective chemical
groups, natural products, pesticide resistance,
chemical residues.
• Integrated Management; control
measures, cultural practices, pheromones,
traps.
• Successful Stories; from Governments,
Companies and Farmers point of views.
Further details from
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Tuta absoluta on Tomato in MENA Region
Organizing Committee Directorate
P.O. Box 11102 Amman 11123, Jordan
Tel./Fax: (+962) 6 5536151
e-mail:tutasymposium@gmail.com
