Sustainable insect pest management for cabbage production in Sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges, organic alternatives and climate change impacts
| dc.contributor.author | Lekamoi, Upendo | |
| dc.contributor.author | Mashamba, Philipo | |
| dc.contributor.author | Laizer, Hudson | |
| dc.contributor.author | Mpumi, Nelson | |
| dc.contributor.author | Mbega, Ernest | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-09-10T14:43:39Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-10 | |
| dc.description | SDG - 2 : Zero Hunger SDG - 3 : Good Health and Well-being SDG - 12 : Responsible Consumption and Production SDG - 13 : Climate Action SDG - 15 : Life on Land | |
| dc.description.abstract | Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) is an important vegetable crop in Sub-Saharan Africa contributing significantly to household food security and economic stability. Despite this importance, cabbage production has been declining due to several challenges including insect pest infestations which are intensified by climate change. In response, farmers predominantly rely on synthetic insecticides which have raise concerns on environmental degradation and human health risks. As an alternative, organic insecticides derived from animal byproducts, plants and microbes offer a more sustainable approach to insect pest management under changing climatic conditions. These organic insecticides not only mitigate the negative effects of synthetic chemicals but also enhance environmental and human health safety. This review explores the role of organic insecticides in sustainable cabbage production, discussing their efficacy, impact on insect pest life cycles and adaptability to climate change. Additionally, it highlights the top ten cabbage-producing countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, major insect pests affecting cabbage, insect pest management strategies and the influence of climate change on the bioactive compounds of organic insecticides. By integrating organic pest control measures, cabbage farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa can enhance resilience against climate-induced pest challenges while promoting sustainable agricultural practices. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2025.07.025 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://dspace.nm-aist.ac.tz/handle/123456789/3216 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Elsevier | |
| dc.title | Sustainable insect pest management for cabbage production in Sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges, organic alternatives and climate change impacts | |
| dc.type | Article |