Tomato Leafminer - Tuta absoluta - PRISE Field Data - Kenya

This dataset was collected as part of the CABI-led Pest Risk Information Service (PRISE) project. For more information on the project, its partners and donors please visit the PRISE Website

The PRISE collection of datasets, published on the CABI Data Repository, offer comprehensive in field measurements of common pests, their development and infestation dynamics in key subsistence crops across Sub-Saharan African countries during the period 2018 to 2022.

This dataset is focussed on key parameters crucial for understanding and managing Tuta absoluta, the dataset includes detailed field data on adult trap numbers, damage severity levels, and immature stage numbers categorized by size.

The adult trap numbers provide insights into the population trends of Tuta absoluta, aiding in the assessment of infestation intensity over the specified timeframe. Concurrently, the dataset captures the severity levels of damage inflicted by Tuta absoluta on tomato crops, enabling researchers and policymakers to evaluate the economic and agricultural impact of the pest. Immature stage numbers, stratified by size, contribute valuable information about the reproductive and developmental patterns of Tuta absoluta within the tomato crop environment. This granularity enhances the dataset's utility for researchers investigating the life cycle and biology of Tuta absoluta, potentially leading to more targeted pest management strategies.

By hosting this dataset on The CABI Data Repository, we aim to facilitate collaboration among researchers, promote data-driven decision-making, and support the development of sustainable and effective pest control measures tailored to the unique challenges posed by pests in the region.

This dataset was used in the following publications:

We would like to thank our data collection partners:

Dataset citation: CABI & (2024) [Dataset]. CABI.