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Natural Parasitism of Nezara viridula (Linnaeus) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) by Trichopoda pictipennis Bigot (Diptera: Tachinidae) in an Organic Strawberry Field in Germany

Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, EarlyView.
Natural parasitism of the invasive southern green stinkbug was recorded in an organic strawberry cropping system in southwestern Germany. The tachinid fly Trichopoda pictipennis shows successful establishment and field activity, indicating ongoing range expansion.
Sophie Wenz, Olaf Zimmermann, Annette Reineke   +2 more
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Mainstreaming traditional fruits, vegetables and pulses for nutrition, income, and sustainability in sub-Saharan Africa: the case for Kenya and Ethiopia

Frontiers in Nutrition, 2023
This study documented existing knowledge on traditional fruits, vegetables and pulses in Kenya and Ethiopia. The aim was to identify neglected and underutilized species with high potential for food security, for their economic value and contribution to ...
Peter Biu Ngigi, Peter Biu Ngigi, Céline Termote, Dominique Pallet, Marie Josèphe Amiot   +4 more
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Evaluation of Aposphaeria amaranthi as a Bioherbicide for Pigweed (Amaranthus Spp.) [PDF]

, 1991
Studies were conducted to determine the potential of the fungus, Aposphaeria amaranth!, as a bioherbicide for pigweeds (Amaranthus spp.). Experiments to establish the environmental parameters necessary for control of tumble pigweed (A.
Mintz, A. S., Weidmann, G. J.
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Prospects for the Use of Amaranth Grain in the Production of Functional and Specialized Food Products

Foods
This review is dedicated to exploring recent advancements in the study of amaranth grain and presents research primarily on Amaranthus species such as Amaranthus cruentus, Amaranthus hypochondriacus, and Amaranthus caudatus, and to a lesser extent ...
Dana Toimbayeva, Saule Saduakhasova, Svetlana Kamanova, Amirsana Kiykbay, Sayagul Tazhina, Indira Temirova, Marat Muratkhan, Bakhyt Shaimenova, Linara Murat, Dina Khamitova, Gulnazym Ospankulova   +10 more
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Improving Decision‐Making in the Identification of Tephritidae Larvae at Import in the European Union and Key to Third Instar Larvae

Journal of Applied Entomology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The Tephritidae family, or true fruit flies, comprises approximately 250 species recognized as economically significant due to their capacity to infest commercial fruits. These pests pose serious threats to both food security and trade, and are considered quarantine pests in areas where they are not yet established. In the European Union (EU),
Andrea Taddei, Pascal Rousse, Raphaëlle Mouttet, Sarah Chérasse, Christa Lethmayer, Elena Bacher, Chiara Pohn, Richard Alexander Gottsberger, Helga Reisenzein, Philippe Reynaud   +9 more
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First Record of Larval Parasitism in Disonycha glabrata (F.) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) by Myiopharus ancilla (Walker) (Diptera: Tachinidae)

Journal of Applied Entomology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The amaranth flea beetle, Disonycha glabrata (F.), is a major pest of amaranth crops (Amaranthus spp.) in the United States. Despite its economic impact, its natural enemy complex remains poorly documented. In this study, we report the first record of larval parasitism in D. glabrata by the tachinid fly Myiopharus ancilla (Walker).
Yony T. Callohuari, John O. Stireman III, Matthew A. Bertone, Beatrice N. Dingha, Louis E. N. Jackai   +4 more
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Economic analysis of diversified corn herbicide programs for weed management and rotation flexibility in western Nebraska

Agrosystems, Geosciences &Environment, Volume 9, Issue 4, December 2026.
Abstract Corn (Zea mays L.), dry edible bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), and sugarbeet (Beta vulgaris L.) are frequently grown in rotation in the Panhandle of Nebraska. The primary weed challenges in this system are Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri S. Watson) and kochia [Bassia scoparia (L.) A.
Abraham Akuoko, Joshua W. A. Miranda, Nevin C. Lawrence   +2 more
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Effect of variety and nutrient on insect pest infestation of Amaranthus spp [PDF]

, 2015
Amaranthus species is one of the plants often considered as the most important green leaf vegetable in Nigeria and other countries. Its production has been plagued with an array of factors including incidence of insect pest. This experiment took place in
Ezeh, AE, Ogedegbe, ABO
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Comparative performance of short‐stature and traditional corn hybrids in Wisconsin: Canopy development, weed suppression, and yield

Agrosystems, Geosciences &Environment, Volume 9, Issue 4, December 2026.
Abstract Short‐stature corn (Zea mays L.) hybrids were introduced to the market in 2023 to improve crop standability and reduce lodging risk under strong wind conditions. However, limited information is available regarding their agronomic performance relative to traditional hybrids, particularly with respect to plant height development, canopy ...
Ahmadreza Mobli, Ryan Dewerff, Daniel Qiran Zhu, Luma L. L. S. Rodrigues, Harkirat Kaur, Rodrigo Werle   +5 more
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Comparative study of bioavailability and transfer of heavy metals from irrigation water and soil to Amaranthus spp. vegetables [PDF]

, 2016
The present investigation was on the assessment of concentrations of different heavy metals in irrigation water, agricultural soil and vegetables (Amaranthus spp.) grown on the University of Ilorin Teaching and Research Farm.
Adekola, F.A., Adebayo, G.B., Ahmed, T.Y., Adekola, O.F.   +3 more
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