August 5, 2025

Botanical-based strategies for sustainable whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) management and tomato leaf curl virus suppression

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Randomized trial demonstrated neem extract effectively reduces whitefly populations in tomatoes, suggesting sustainable practices.

Neem extract significantly reduced whitefly populations and disease severity, promoting crop health and yield.
Plants treated with neem had the lowest disease incidence of Tomato Leaf Curl Virus, reinforcing its efficacy.
Assessment utilized randomized complete block design and Analysis of Variance for robust data analysis.
Findings support the use of botanical extracts as a safer, eco-friendly alternative to synthetic pesticides for sustainable agriculture.

A 2025 study studied this question.

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