Question

What do you think is the advance use of Agroecosystem Analysis (AESA) in the approach of Integrated Pest Management?​

Answer 1

Answer:

AESA is an approach, which can be gainfully employed by extension functionaries and farmers to analyse field situations with regard to pests, defenders, soil conditions, plant health, the influence of climatic factors and their inter-relationship for growing healthy crop. Such a critical analysis of the field situations will help in taking appropriate decision on management practices. The basic components of AESA are:

Plant health at different stages

Built –in-compensation abilities of the plants

Pest and defender population dynamics

Soil conditions

Climatic factors

Farmer past experience

Answer 2

Argo-ecosystem analysis (AESA) is a tool to guide farmers to learn how to develop skills and knowledge about ecosystems and to make better decisions.

Explanation:

• Argo-ecosystem analysis (AESA) is a technology that helps farmers learn how to improve their ecosystem skills and knowledge to make better judgments.
• Working in groups farmers observe field situations and make notes about the Ecosystem.
• All these factors can play a role in the balance, which exists between herbivore insects and their natural enemies.
• If we understand the whole system of interactions, we can use this knowledge to reduce the negative impact of pests and diseases.
• The basic components of AESA are:  
• Plant health at different stages  
• Built –in-compensation abilities of the plants  
• Pest and defender population dynamics  
• Soil conditions  
• Climatic factors  
• Farmer experience