Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
5. BİLSEL INTERNATIONAL GORDİON SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHES CONGRESS, Ankara, Türkiye, 8 - 09 Aralık 2024, ss.365-371
This review provides an overview of the potential use of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) in the biological control of the European cherry fruit fly, Rhagoletis cerasi L. (Diptera: Tephritidae). Cherry cultivation faces significant challenges from this pest, which can cause extensive damage to both fruit quality and yield. Conventional chemical control methods have raised concerns regarding environmental and human health, prompting the search for sustainable alternatives. EPNs, particularly Steinernema feltiae and S. carpocapsae, have shown promising results in laboratory studies, where they achieved high mortality rates in fruit fly larvae. However, field trials have revealed challenges, including reduced efficacy and limited persistence of nematodes, influenced by environmental factors and the complexity of pest dynamics. The review synthesizes findings from various studies, indicating that while EPNs present a potential eco-friendly solution, their practical application in controlling R. cerasi remains constrained by factors such as temperature dependence, delayed larval drop, and limited activity under real-world conditions. Despite these challenges, EPNs hold promise as part of an integrated pest management approach, and further research is essential to optimize their effectiveness, enhance their persistence, and develop more efficient application techniques. This review highlights the need for continued exploration of EPNs in sustainable pest control strategies for cherry orchards