Phytosanitary state of Plant citrus in irrigated area of the lower Moulouya (Morroco Oriental)

Belati, Fadoua; Belabed, Abdelmajid

Revue Nature et Technologie
Volume 6, Numéro 1, Pages 9-15
2014-06-30

Phytosanitary State Of Plant Citrus In Irrigated Area Of The Lower Moulouya (morroco Oriental)

Authors : Belati Fadoua . Belabed Abdelmajid .

Abstract

In the Moulouya irrigated perimeter, citri-culture is one of the key sectors of the economy of the region. It is the main producing area in scope and ranks third nationally after the Gharb and Souss. Indeed, this is an important source of foreign currency because it generates an average of 300 million dirhams, or 20% of the total value of crop production;.However, citrus plantations are likely to be attacked by many pests which cause massive damage especially to young citrus plantations. The survey conducted in the area is meant to collect information from citrus growers on crop production plant equipment and the most predating pests encountered in the farms..