Ecological Investigation on Acacia senegal, Sudan
Eisa M. Ahmed *
Department of Crop Protection, Faculty of Natural resources & Environmental Studies, University of Kordofan, P. O. Box 160, Elobeid 51111, Sudan.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Farmers in Northern Kordofan State rely on the Acacia senegal tree, which yields gum Arabic, for a significant portion of their income. As a result, the study attempted to identify and characterise a globally important pest insect group: longhorned beetles, as well as other elements that affect tree health. This research was conducted in three study sites, and was held during the 2007-2008 season. The data was analyzed using logistic regression. Tree age was verified as a predictor variable by 91.1%; this study findings recommended for tree management and sustainability.
Keywords: Natural science, cerambycidae, kordofan region, forest entomology, hashab tree