Integrated Pest Management System of Enset (Ensete ventricosum (Welw.) Cheesman) in Ethiopia:A Review

Enset is an important root crop widely used as a staple food for millions of peoples in Ethiopia. Despite its dominant production southern and western parts the county, diverse diseases insect pests are challenging productivity Hence this short review was aimed to discuss IPM system developed control potential different areas Hence, enset that highly susceptible microbial pest problems. Bacterial wilt major devastating disease causing economic losses can lead up killing whole plant commonly observed around growing country. mealy bag also found on upper half corm which retard growth causes dry outer leaf might be leading death. However, most growers practicing controlling mechanisms against both crop. Due chemical methods needs cost purchase usage mealybug has usually not effective, wide uses integrated method management systems with their indigenous knowledge prevent introduction field already infected plants. using host resistant method, cultural biological finally option component practiced by The only optional but necessitates due environmentally friend, cost-effective, alternative options various behaviors pests. breeding pest-resistant genotype adoption successful all need further work alleviate encountered challenges sector Ethiopia Keywords: Wilt Disease; Biological Control Method; Chemical Cultural Methods; Root Mealy Bug; Pest Infestation DOI: 10.7176/JNSR/13-9-03 Publication date: May 31 st 2022