Efficacy of Biological Control Agents (BCA) in managing rice pests and diseases: Integrated Pest Management for Rice in Cambodia (EPIC) interim results

The document summarizes results from the EPIC project (2016–2017) on using biological control agents in rice farming in Cambodia. Trichoderma and resistant rice varieties effectively reduced leaf and neck blast diseases, while Beauveria, a microbial insecticide, controlled insect pests and led to higher yields and profits. The study supports BCAs as a sustainable alternative to conventional pest control.

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Title Efficacy of Biological Control Agents (BCA) in managing rice pests and diseases: Integrated Pest Management for Rice in Cambodia (EPIC) interim results
Description The document summarizes results from the EPIC project (2016–2017) on using biological control agents in rice farming in Cambodia. Trichoderma and resistant rice varieties effectively reduced leaf and neck blast diseases, while Beauveria, a microbial insecticide, controlled insect pests and led to higher yields and profits. The study supports BCAs as a sustainable alternative to conventional pest control.
Agroecology Category
  • Economy and income
  • Sustainable food system
Agroecology Keyword
  • Income
  • Yield increase
Contributing organisations Feed the Future, USAID, EPIC, IPM
Author Then Rathmuny, Buyung Hadi, Nancy Castilla, Rica Joy B. Flor, Chou Cheythirith, Khay Sathya
Year 2017
Type of document Presentation
Language English
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Country Cambodia
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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