INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF Conotrachelus dubiae IN RELATION TO FRUIT RETENTION OF Myrciaria dubia (CAMU-CAMU) IN A FLOODED AREA, IN LORETO-PERU

Myrciaria dubia (camu-camu) is an Amazonian fruit of economic importance.The most common problems are the damage caused by Conotrachelus dubiae and drop developing fruits. The objective was to clarify factors influencing post-defoliation retention influenced C. in flooded areas. Four treatments were applied: control (T1), bottle trap (T2), adhesive tape (T3), foliar fertilization (T4). research conducted at a camu-camu plot on Amazon River banks. As additional control, plants highland evaluated. Data flowers fruits, yield, quality obtained. presence pests monitored, fruits attacked harvested. T2 showed highest levels damaged (11.9% ± 9) (24.5% 21). This supports hypothesis that primary cause not pest damage. In fact, T4 effective (damaged fruits: 4.1% 4). critical period for right after set. Defoliation did have any effects quality. Flowering induction, unusually occurring during flooding period, explains high stress low retention.