The dynamics of species change, pest status, and new pests on sugarcane in Indonesia
S Subiyakto, D A Sunarto, S Sujak, S Supriyono, C Suhara, K S Wijayanti, N Hidayah*, T Yulianti, I G A A Indrayani, and N Nurindah

Research Center for Horticultural and Estate Crops, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, National Research and Innovation Agency
Jl Raya Jakarta-Cibinong, Cibinong, Bogor, 16915, Indonesia
* nuru049[at]brin.go.id

Abstract

The purpose of this review is to assess if there has been a change in the species and status of sugarcane pests during a particular period. This information has not yet been available. This study is crucial, particularly for the development of an Indonesian sugarcane pest management strategy. The review approach involved interpreting the three books published in 1951, 2011, and 2017. They were (1) The Pests of Crops in Indonesia, (period 1), (2) Sugarcane Pests and Diseases (period 2), and (3) Sugarcane Plant Pest Organism (period 3). The publications described the status of pest species. In addition, we closely examined additional sources related to the subject themes. The results revealed that some species and pest statuses had shifted, as well as the appearance of new pests on sugarcane. Changes in species, status, and the appearance of new pests on sugarcane were the result of shifting sugarcane planting area from rice fields to rainfed land, alterations in agricultural practices, the present of natural enemies, and climate change. Shoot borer, stem borer, and white grubs were significant sugarcane pests during the three periods.

Keywords: Pest dynamics, sugarcane pests, stem borer, shoot borer, white grub

Topic: Innovation and Precision Farming