Melaleuca alternifolia essential oil as an environmentally sustainable alternative for controlling Tuta absoluta in tomato
Tomato production is highly affected by the tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), a major pest whose management relies heavily on repeated applications of synthetic insecticides, contributing to environmental contamination, resistance development, and risks to non-target organisms. In th...