Abstract
FAO recognizes the value of, and attaches a high importance to the continuance of existing taxonomie identification services. It considers it desirable that there should be an increase in the number of institutions qualified both to provide authoritative identification and to conduct taxonomie research on pests of agricultural significance. Regrettably, direct support to taxonomie identification services in general cannot be provided by FAO. As components of ongoing projects, identifications and relevant taxonomie research can be financed in certain instances. Preference is given to the development of a self-help capability through production of identification keys and pictorial guides, in-depth taxonomie studies and training, rather than simply paying for routine identifications.
Résumé
La OAA est consciente du rôle que jouent les services d’identification taxonomique et donne une grande importance à la poursuite de leurs activités. Elle souhaite que soit augmenté le nombre des instituts qualifiés pour faire des identifications fiables et conduire des recherches taxonomiques sur les déprédateurs en agriculture. Malheureusement la OAA ne peut pas fournir d’apport financier direct aux services taxonomiques en général. Toutefois, dans le cadre de certains projects de terrain, on peut envisager le financement d’activités d’identification et de recherche taxonomique. Il serait préférable que les compétences dans ce domaine soient développées sur le plan national, en faisant recours à des clefs d’identification, des guides illustrés ainsi qu’à une formation approfondie plutôt que de se limiter à financer des identifications de routine à l’étranger.
Similar content being viewed by others
References
Elmo Hardy D. (1982) The role of taxonomy and systematica in integrated pest management programmes. Prot. Eco!. 4, 231–238.
Harris K. M. (1987) Biosystematic services in entomology. UTA Identification Services. VIII International Congress of Entomology. Hamburg (in press).
Harris K. M. and White I. M. (1984) CIE Identification Manual.
King A. B. S. and Saunders J. L. (1984) The Invertebrate Pests of Annual Food Crops in Central America. London, ODA.
Lattin J. D. (1980) Scientific and technical needs for identification of arthropods of significance to human welfare. FAO Plant Prot. Bull. 28, 25–28.
Lattin J. D. and Knutson L. (1982) Taxonomic information and services on arthropods of importance to human welfare in Central and South America. FAO Plant Prot. Bull. 30, 1–4.
Launois M. (1978) Manual Pratique d’Identification Des Principaux Acridiens Du Sahel. Gerdat Min. Coop. Rep. Française.
Van Vreden G. and Ahmadzabidi A. L. (1986) Pests of Rice and Their Natural Enemies in Peninsular Malaysia. Pudoc.
Yasumatsu K. (1982) An Illustrated Guide to Some Natural Enemies of Rice Insect Pests in Thailand. Part I JICA.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Schulten, G.G.M. Fao’s Need for Biosystematic Services for Entomology in the Tropics. Int J Trop Insect Sci 8, 421–422 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1017/S1742758400022414
Received:
Published:
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1742758400022414