Chinese and Pakistani scientists have partnered to develop biological control measures for citrus diseases in Pakistan. A research center was established to find sustainable solutions to the growing prevalence of citrus diseases. The researchers at the center focus on environmentally friendly solutions such as the use of “lure and kill” technology to dispel pests and breeding parasitic wasps and predatory insects. Chemical measures can provide quick responses to citrus disease outbreaks, but they increase pest resistance against pesticides, which poses environmental and health threats. The center’s collaboration between China and Pakistan is dedicated to exploring sustainable solutions to enhance the quality and quantity of citrus fruit in Pakistan.
China-Pakistan Jointly Develop Biological Control Measures to Combat Citrus Diseases
Chinese and Pakistani scientists are collaborating to develop biological control measures to enhance the quality and quantity of citrus fruit in Pakistan. The two countries launched a research center in 2018 to explore green and sustainable solutions to the growing prevalence of citrus diseases across Pakistan.
Chemical measures could provide quick responses to citrus disease outbreaks, but they also increase pest resistance against pesticides, posing grave environmental and health threats. The researchers at the China-Pakistan citrus pest management center said that the center has undertaken four strands of research work to produce environmentally friendly solutions.
The first line of research is the use of “lure and kill” technology to dispel pests. Researchers are investigating how different types of traps and lures affect the efficacy of capturing pests in citrus orchards across six citrus-producing Pakistani cities. In addition, the researchers are developing technologies to breed parasitic wasps and predatory insects, which are natural enemies of citrus pests.
The researchers at the center are dedicated to exploring green and sustainable solutions to enhance the quality and quantity of citrus fruit in Pakistan. The collaboration between the two countries will bring about positive outcomes in the global effort to combat citrus diseases.
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