Pepper is one of the spices used in the fight against covid-19 in Cameroon. But its production faces many constraints, including arthropods and Molluscs. The purpose of this study in the Penja production basin was to invent the fauna associated with pepper and support trees, as well as pest damage for the development of an appropriate control program. To achieve this, a weekly fauna collection was conducted in 2020 on Lonpomg and Muntok pepper varieties and pest damage was identified. The individuals were captured using an entomological net and a mouth aspirator or with the hand and identified at the Phytopathology and Agricultural Zoology Research Unit, University of Dschang. The identification of this fauna was done under a binocular magnifying glass using the available identification keys. A total of 278 Insecta and Gastropoda were captured. The Insecta class consists of 9 orders (Coleoptera, Diptera, Hemiptera, Hymenoptera, Isoptera, Lepidoptera, Odonata, Orthoptera and Phasmatodea), and the order of Stylommatophora. Orthoptera was more representative in terms of individuals (85) and Isoptera and Odonata, the least representative (01 individual). Lonpomg variety was found to be the most attractive to pests. Fauna of useful insects is counted in Hymenoptera, others being pests. The presence of these useful insects shows that biological control is possible. The data collected provide a basis for preliminary knowledge of Piper nigrum's fauna and should be taken into consideration in the design of integrated control strategies for pepper pests in Cameroon.
| Published in | American Journal of Entomology (Volume 5, Issue 2) |
| DOI | 10.11648/j.aje.20210502.13 |
| Page(s) | 32-38 |
| Creative Commons |
This is an Open Access article, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, provided the original work is properly cited. |
| Copyright |
Copyright © The Author(s), 2021. Published by Science Publishing Group |
Piper nigrum, Gastropoda, Insecta, Pests, Control Strategies
| [1] | Nair, R. R., & Gupts, S. D. (2003). Somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration in black pepper (Piper nigrum L.). J. H. sel. Biotechnol., 78: 418-421. |
| [2] | Aziz, N. S., Sofian-Seng, N. S., Mohd, Razali, N. S., Lim, S. J., & Mustapha, W. A. (2019). A review on conventional and biotechnological approaches in white pepper production. J. Sci. Food Agric., 99: 2665-2676. |
| [3] | Attanayake, R., Rajapaksha, R., Weerakkody, P., & Bandaranayake, P. C. G. (2019). The effect of maturity status on biochemical composition, antioxidant activity, and anthocyanin biosynthesis gene expression in a pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cultivar with red flowers, yellow peel, and pinkish arils. J. Plant Growth Regul., 38: 992-1006. |
| [4] | Zheng, J., Zhou, Y., Li, Y., Xu, D. P., Li, S., & Li, H. B. (2016). Spices for prevention and treatment of cancers. Nutrients, 8 (8), 495: 1-35. |
| [5] | Kumar, S. A., & Kumar, S. V. (2017). Biological action of Piper nigrum- the king of spices. European Journal of Biological Research, 7 (3): 223-233. |
| [6] | Dae, W. K., Min, J. K., Youngjae, S., Sung K. J., & Young-Jun, K. (2020). Green Pepper (Piper nigrum L.) Extract Suppresses Oxidative Stress and LPS-Induced Inflammation via Regulation of JNK Signaling Pathways. Appl. Sci., 10 (7), 2519: 1-14. |
| [7] | Kehinde, A. K., Olusola, I. A., & Kafayat, O. A. (2018). The Insecticidal Efficacy of the Extracts of Piper nigrum (Black Pepper) and Curcuma longa (Turmeric) in the Control of Anopheles gambiae Giles (Dip., Culicidae). Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences 11 (2): 195-200. |
| [8] | Tripathi, A. K., Jain, D. C., & Kumar, S. (1996). Secondary metabolites and their biological and medical activities of Piper species plants. J. Med. Aroma. Plant Sci. 18: 302-321. |
| [9] | Awen, B. Z., Ganapati, S., & Chandu, B. R. (2010). Influence of Sapindus mukorossi on the permeability of ethyl cellulose free film for transedermal use. Res. J. pharma. Biol. Chem. Sci. 1: 35-38. |
| [10] | Hussain, A., Naz, S., Nazir., & Shinwari, Z. K. (2011). Tissue culture of Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) in Pakistan. Pak. J. Bot., 43 (2): 1061-1078. |
| [11] | Lupina, T., & Cripps, H. (1987). The photo nomers of piperine. J. Ana a. Chem., 70: 112-113. |
| [12] | Umit, A., IIhan, K., & Akgun, K. O. (2009). Antifungal activity of aqueous extracts of spices against bean rust (Uromyces appendiculatusy. Allelopathy J., 24: 0973-1046. |
| [13] | Dorman, H. J., & Deans, S. G. (2000). Antimicrobial agent from plants; Antibacterial activity of plant volatile oils. J. Microbiol. 88: 308-3016. |
| [14] | Teshale, D., Habetewold, K., Girma, H., & Wakjira, G. (2017). Insect pests infesting black pepper (Piper nigrum L) in South western part of Ethiopia. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 12 (21): 1817-1823. |
| [15] | Mohandas, C., & Ramana, K. V. (1987). Slow wilt disease of black pepper and its control. Indian Cocoa Arecanut Spices J 11: 10-11. |
| [16] | Byeoung-Soo, P., Sung-Eun, L., Won-Sik, C., Chang-Yoon, J., Cheol, S. & Kwang-Yun C. (2002). Insecticidal and acaricidal activity of pipernonaline and piperoctadecalidine derived from dried fruits of Piper longum L. Crop Protection, 21: 249-251. |
| [17] | Sergio, A. V., Ramos, C. S., Ekisie, F. G., & Massuo, J. K. 2008. Insect feeding preferences on Piperaceae species observed in Sao Paulo City. Brazil Revisita Brasileira de Entomologia. 52 (1): 72-77. |
| [18] | Scott, I. M., Helen, R., Jensen, Philogène, B. J. R. & John, T. Arnason. (2008). A review of Piper spp. (Piperaceae) phytochemistry, insecticidal activity and mode of action. Phytochem Rev., 7: 65-75. |
| [19] | Scott, I. M., Helson, B. V., Strunz, G. M., Finlay, H., Sánchez-Vindas, P. E., Poveda, L., Lyons, D. B., Philogène, B. J. R., & Arnason, J. T. (2007). Efficacy of Piper nigrum (Piperaceae) extract for control of insect defoliators of forest and ornamental trees. Can. Entomol. 139: 513-522. |
| [20] | Devasahayam, S., Premkumar, T., Koya, K. M. A. (1988). Insects pests of black pepper Piper nigrum L. in India-a review. J. Plant. Crops, 16: 1-14. |
| [21] | Petchayo, Tigang, S., Tchotet, Tchoumi, J. M., Roux, J., Nguefack, J., Begoude, Boyogueno, A. D., Mbenoun, M., Mfegue, C. V., Nyassé, S., Ndoumbé, Nkeng, M., & Martijn, ten, Hoopen, G. (2020). Armillaria root rot threatens Cameroon’s Penja pepper (Piper nigrum L.). Tropical Plant Pathology, 1-10. |
| [22] | Delvare, D. G., & Aberlenc, H. P. (1989). Insects from Africa and tropical America. Key to the recognition of families. PRIFAS, Montpellier, CIRAD, Operational acridology. Ecoforce international. ISBN: 2-87614-023-3, 302pp. [From French Translation] |
| [23] | Wolfgang, D., & Werner, R. (1992). Insect guide. The description, the habitat, the habits. Delachaux & Niestlé, 62 rue Jeanne d’Arc. 75013 Paris. ISSBN 2-603-00847-1, 239pp. [From French Translation] |
| [24] | Dzokou, V. J., Lontchi, Fofe, N., Yaouba, A., Bitom, Oyono, L. D., & Tamesse J. L. (2021). Entomofauna of sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) in Menoua division, Western Cameroon. Acta Entomology and Zoology 2 (1): 05-11. |
APA Style
Victor Joly Dzokou, Nicaise Lontchi Fofe, Brice Hermann Kamgaing Kouam, Aoudou Yaouba, Joseph Lebel Tamesse. (2021). Fauna Pests Infesting Pepper (Piper nigrum L.) in Penja-Cameroon. American Journal of Entomology, 5(2), 32-38. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.aje.20210502.13
ACS Style
Victor Joly Dzokou; Nicaise Lontchi Fofe; Brice Hermann Kamgaing Kouam; Aoudou Yaouba; Joseph Lebel Tamesse. Fauna Pests Infesting Pepper (Piper nigrum L.) in Penja-Cameroon. Am. J. Entomol. 2021, 5(2), 32-38. doi: 10.11648/j.aje.20210502.13
AMA Style
Victor Joly Dzokou, Nicaise Lontchi Fofe, Brice Hermann Kamgaing Kouam, Aoudou Yaouba, Joseph Lebel Tamesse. Fauna Pests Infesting Pepper (Piper nigrum L.) in Penja-Cameroon. Am J Entomol. 2021;5(2):32-38. doi: 10.11648/j.aje.20210502.13
Share This Article
Twitter
Linked In
Facebook
Copy
Download@article{10.11648/j.aje.20210502.13,
author = {Victor Joly Dzokou and Nicaise Lontchi Fofe and Brice Hermann Kamgaing Kouam and Aoudou Yaouba and Joseph Lebel Tamesse},
title = {Fauna Pests Infesting Pepper (Piper nigrum L.) in Penja-Cameroon},
journal = {American Journal of Entomology},
volume = {5},
number = {2},
pages = {32-38},
doi = {10.11648/j.aje.20210502.13},
url = {https://doi.org/10.11648/j.aje.20210502.13},
eprint = {https://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/pdf/10.11648.j.aje.20210502.13},
abstract = {Pepper is one of the spices used in the fight against covid-19 in Cameroon. But its production faces many constraints, including arthropods and Molluscs. The purpose of this study in the Penja production basin was to invent the fauna associated with pepper and support trees, as well as pest damage for the development of an appropriate control program. To achieve this, a weekly fauna collection was conducted in 2020 on Lonpomg and Muntok pepper varieties and pest damage was identified. The individuals were captured using an entomological net and a mouth aspirator or with the hand and identified at the Phytopathology and Agricultural Zoology Research Unit, University of Dschang. The identification of this fauna was done under a binocular magnifying glass using the available identification keys. A total of 278 Insecta and Gastropoda were captured. The Insecta class consists of 9 orders (Coleoptera, Diptera, Hemiptera, Hymenoptera, Isoptera, Lepidoptera, Odonata, Orthoptera and Phasmatodea), and the order of Stylommatophora. Orthoptera was more representative in terms of individuals (85) and Isoptera and Odonata, the least representative (01 individual). Lonpomg variety was found to be the most attractive to pests. Fauna of useful insects is counted in Hymenoptera, others being pests. The presence of these useful insects shows that biological control is possible. The data collected provide a basis for preliminary knowledge of Piper nigrum's fauna and should be taken into consideration in the design of integrated control strategies for pepper pests in Cameroon.},
year = {2021}
}
TY - JOUR T1 - Fauna Pests Infesting Pepper (Piper nigrum L.) in Penja-Cameroon AU - Victor Joly Dzokou AU - Nicaise Lontchi Fofe AU - Brice Hermann Kamgaing Kouam AU - Aoudou Yaouba AU - Joseph Lebel Tamesse Y1 - 2021/06/22 PY - 2021 N1 - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.aje.20210502.13 DO - 10.11648/j.aje.20210502.13 T2 - American Journal of Entomology JF - American Journal of Entomology JO - American Journal of Entomology SP - 32 EP - 38 PB - Science Publishing Group SN - 2640-0537 UR - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.aje.20210502.13 AB - Pepper is one of the spices used in the fight against covid-19 in Cameroon. But its production faces many constraints, including arthropods and Molluscs. The purpose of this study in the Penja production basin was to invent the fauna associated with pepper and support trees, as well as pest damage for the development of an appropriate control program. To achieve this, a weekly fauna collection was conducted in 2020 on Lonpomg and Muntok pepper varieties and pest damage was identified. The individuals were captured using an entomological net and a mouth aspirator or with the hand and identified at the Phytopathology and Agricultural Zoology Research Unit, University of Dschang. The identification of this fauna was done under a binocular magnifying glass using the available identification keys. A total of 278 Insecta and Gastropoda were captured. The Insecta class consists of 9 orders (Coleoptera, Diptera, Hemiptera, Hymenoptera, Isoptera, Lepidoptera, Odonata, Orthoptera and Phasmatodea), and the order of Stylommatophora. Orthoptera was more representative in terms of individuals (85) and Isoptera and Odonata, the least representative (01 individual). Lonpomg variety was found to be the most attractive to pests. Fauna of useful insects is counted in Hymenoptera, others being pests. The presence of these useful insects shows that biological control is possible. The data collected provide a basis for preliminary knowledge of Piper nigrum's fauna and should be taken into consideration in the design of integrated control strategies for pepper pests in Cameroon. VL - 5 IS - 2 ER -
Information
Email: