Trends of Cochineal (<i>Dactylopius coccus</i>) Infestation as Affected by Armed Conflict, and Intervention Mechanisms for Sustainable Management in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia

Trends of Cochineal (<i>Dactylopius coccus</i>) Infestation as Affected by Armed Conflict, and Intervention Mechanisms for Sustainable Management in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia

The cactus pear (<i>Opuntia ficus-indica</i>) is a crucial plant in Tigray, northern Ethiopia, widely distributed in arid and semi-arid environments. It serves as a seasonal food, and is used in livestock feed, fencing, soil conservation, and environmental protection. Recently, the cactu...

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Main Authors: Haftay Gebreyesus Gebreziher, Simon Zebelo, Yohannes Gerezihier Gebremedhin, Gebremedhin Welu Teklu, Yemane Kahsay Berhe, Daniel Hagos Berhe, Araya Kahsay Gerezgiher, Araya Kiros Weldetnsae, Zinabu Hailu, Gebrekidan Tesfay Weldeslasse, Gebremariam Gebrezgabher Gebremedhin, Tsegay Kahsay Gebrekidan, Zaid Negash, Beira H. Meressa, Liberato Portillo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
Series:Plants
Subjects:
cactus pear
cochineal
Tigray war
management approaches
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/14/8/1228
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