Dorylus orientalis Crop: Generalist, but can seriously damage vegetable crops including potato and Cole crops Why is it a problem? Red ants live in the soil and can feed on the roots and tubers of a wide variety of plants. They make holes on the surface of potato tubers, (chewing …
Rice is the most important cereal crop for Bhutan. It supplies 53% of dietary energy in the Bhutanese diet. However, the country is only 45% self-sufficient and the remaining requirement is met through imported rice, mainly from India. Most rice grown in Bhutan is for private consumption or is sold …
Potatoes are one of the most important cash crops in Bhutan, for both domestic consumption and export. There is also a limited manufacturing market, mainly potato chips. Farmers need to replace their seed potatoes every few years to maintain quality and help manage for viruses. Pest and disease-free seed potatoes …
Phthorimaea operculella Crop: Potato Why is it a problem? PTM is the most common insect pest of potato in Bhutan, destroying the crop both in the field and during storage. Foliar and tuber damage can result in substantial yield losses. As a storage pest, it can destroy high proportions of …
