@article{fdi:010089482,
  title = {{A}ssessing the impact of climate-resilient maize varieties and their interaction with the stem borer chilo partellus (swinhoe) (lepidoptera : crambidae) in semi-field conditions},
  author = {{S}okame, {B}. {M}. and {T}onnang, {H}. {E}. {Z}. and {C}alatayud, {P}aul-{A}ndr{\'e} and {D}ubois, {T}.},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{M}aize ({Z}ea mays) is a critical staple crop in sub-{S}aharan {A}frica, where millions of people rely on for nutrition and livelihoods. {H}owever, the devastating impact of lepidopteran stemborer pests on maize production is a significant challenge. {T}hese pests cause yield losses ranging from 30 to 100%, with severe consequences for smallholder farmers. {A}dditionally, climate change exacerbates the situation by altering pest behaviour and distribution. {T}o address this complex issue, we investigated the influence of two climate-resilient maize varieties, {CKH}122114 and {DH}02, on maize-stemborer interactions under semi-field conditions. {O}ur study integrated multiple parameters, including plant physiology, insect behaviour, and ecological relationships. {W}e conducted controlled experiments in a screenhouse, infesting plants with {C}hilo partellus ({S}winhoe) ({L}epidoptera: {C}rambidae), a significant stemborer pest. {T}he results demonstrated distinct responses between the two maize varieties to pest infestation. {V}ariety {DH}02 exhibited longer stem tunnels, higher larval weight, and greater larval survival, translating into reduced stem biomass and grain yield. {I}n contrast, variety {CKH}122114 displayed more resilience to pest damage. {T}he study underscores the critical role of crop variety in shaping plant-pest interactions and emphasizes the significance of climate-resilient crop varieties in adapting to climate change and pest pressures. {I}n conclusion, our investigation highlights the complex interplay between crop genetics, pest behaviour, and environmental factors in shaping the outcomes of pest infestations. {B}y creating and advocating for crop varieties, that can withstand climate challenges, help farmers address pest issues and adapt to climate change. {T}his approach offers a sustainable and forward-looking strategy to ensure the long-term viability of global food production and agriculture.},
  keywords = {{M}aize-stemborer interactions ; {P}est damage ; {S}mallholder farmers ; {C}limate change adaptation ; {S}ustainable agriculture},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{I}nternational {J}ournal of {T}ropical {I}nsect {S}cience},
  volume = {[{E}arly access]},
  numero = {},
  pages = {[9 p.]},
  ISSN = {1742-7584},
  year = {2024},
  DOI = {10.1007/s42690-023-01159-4},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010089482},
}