B) Biology and Management of Oil Palm Bunch Moth Tirathabamundella Walker In Peat

Introduction:

This project focuses on the management of oil palm bunch moth by studying the pest life cycle and effective management regime. Tirathabamundella has been recognised as an important pest in oil palm estate. The pest could cause 50% damage to the oil palm bunches. This project aims to devise an effective controlling methods and still friendly to beneficial insect.  The project is funded by UPM 700-1/3-Geran Putra.

Publication

Journal

1. Su Chong Ming, Patricia King Jie Hung, Kwan Yee Ming, ZakryFitri, Ong Kian Huat.2020. Economic Injury Level of Oil Palm Bunch Moth, Tirathabamundella Walker for Pest Management Recommendations in Oil Palm Production. Journal of Oil Palm Research(Q2 CIJ). (Accepted)
   
   
2. Calvin Tan ZheKhai, Patricia King Jie Hung, Su Chong Ming, Ho KokLian, Lau Wei Hong. 2020.Expression of cadherin gene in Bacillus thuringiensis toxin Cry1A resistant and susceptible strains of Tirathabamundella.Journal of Oil Palm Research (Q2 CIJ). (Accepted)

For more further enquiries:

Assoc. Dr. Patricia King Jie Hung
Senior Lecturer
Department of Crop Science
Faculty of Agricultural Science and Forestry
Tel: +6086 855411
Email: patricia@upm.edu.my

Updated:: 07/09/2020 [lanz]