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Biological control of vertebrate pests [PDF]
Author(s): Pech, R. P. | Abstract: Biological control of vertebrate pest species has evolved from classical "release and forget" strategies to current programs of integrated management, which in the future may include the use of genetically modified organisms.
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Biological Control of Coleopteran Pests [PDF]
Coleopteran pests having the modified forewings which serves as protective covers for the membranous hind wings and commonly called as beetle. Most of them are important pest of agriculture, forestry, fruit trees and stored grain while only a few species are considered to be beneficial.
Krishna Rolania+3 more
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Surfactant affects the tool use behavior of foraging ants
Surfactants are commonly used in detergents, soaps and agrichemical products. After use, the residual surfactants can be dispersed into environmental compartments, directly or indirectly affecting aquatic and terrestrial organisms.
Aiming Zhou, Yuzhe Du, Jian Chen
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Histological and molecular responses of Vigna angularis to Uromyces vignae infection
Background To advance the understanding of adzuki bean (Vigna angularis) resistance to infection with the rust-causing fungus Uromyces vignae (Uv), we comprehensively analyzed histological events and the transcriptome of Uv-infected adzuki bean.
Xiwang Ke+5 more
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Pareto-efficient biological pest control enable high efficacy at small costs [PDF]
Biological pest control is increasingly used in agriculture as a an alternative to traditional chemical pest control. In many cases, this involves a one-off or periodic release of entomopathogens.
Brännström, Å.+2 more
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A Low Cost and Labor Efficient Method for Rearing Black Cutworms (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) [PDF]
The black cutworm, Agrotis ipsilon (Hufnagel), has been and continues to be the subject of many biological and control studies in the north-central states.
Clement, S. L+2 more
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Results of studies on prey suitability for generalist predators are important for efficient mass rearing and implementing Integrated Pest Management Programmes (IPM).
Niaz Hussain KHUHRO+4 more
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Chemical insecticides are intensively used in agriculture which cause negative effects on environmental sustainability by increasing pest tolerance and continuous action on local fauna. In contrast to chemical insecticides, biological insecticides target
Dauren Kaliaskar+6 more
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Insect pest resistance: an alternative approach for crop protection [PDF]
From experience with insect resistance caused by synthetic chemical insecticides, it is clear that no single management tactic can provide lasting solutions to the insect pest problem.
Aggarwal, Chetana+6 more
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The American Grapevine Leafhopper (AGL) (Scaphoideus titanus Ball, 1932) is a small insect of the family leafhoppers (Cicadellidae), originally spread across North America.
Žiga LAZNIK, Stanislav TRDAN
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