Gebreziher, H.G., Zebelo, S., Gebremedhin, Y.G., Teklu, G.W., Berhe, Y.K., Berhe, D.H., Gerezgiher, A.K., Weldetnsae, A.K., Hailu, Z., Weldeslasse, G.T., Gebremedhin, G.G., Gebrekidan, T.K., Negash, Z., Meressa, B.H., & Portillo, L. 2025 Trends of Cochineal (Dactylopius coccus) Infestation as Affected by Armed Conflict, and Intervention Mechanisms for Sustainable Management in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia. Plants 14: 1228

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Notes: This study investigates the following research questions: What were the trends of D. coccus infestation before the armed conflict? Did the armed conflict affect D. coccus infestation and spread in Tigray? What intervention mechanisms can be deployed to sustainably manage D. coccus and enhance cactus pear production in the region? The present study includes the following objectives: To assess the trend of D. coccus infestation in Tigray, and specifically in the eastern zone, prior to the armed conflict; To evaluate the impact of the Tigray war on the spread of D. coccus; To develop sustainable management options for D. coccus to ensure improved cactus pear production in Tigray.

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