Potential of Oscheius tipulae nematodes as biological control agents against Ceratitis capitata.
A survey to collect soil nematodes with potential to control Ceratitis capitata flies was carried out in different locations in Tunisia. Several nematode isolates were recovered, laboratory colonies were established, and their taxonomic identities were ...
Ameni Loulou+6 more
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Hidrogenionic potential (pH) of the attractant, trap density and control threshold for Ceratitis capitata (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE) on Hamlin oranges in São Paulo central region, Brazil [PDF]
This study evaluated the effect of initial pH values of 4.5, 6.5 and 8.5 of the attractant (protein bait) Milhocina® and borax (sodium borate) in the field, on the capture of fruit flies in McPhail traps, using 1, 2, 4 and 8 traps per hectare, in order ...
Paulo Eduardo Branco Paiva+1 more
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Overview of Phytochemical Composition of Brassica oleraceae var. capitata Cultivars [PDF]
The Brassicaceae family includes a wide range of horticultural crops of economic and traditional importance, consumed either fresh, cooked, or fermented. Cabbage (Brassica oleraceae var. capitata) is one of the most important crops of the family.
Olga Statilko+3 more
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Global invasion history with climate-related allele frequency shifts in the invasive Mediterranean fruit fly (Diptera, Tephritidae: Ceratitis capitata) [PDF]
The Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) is a globally invasive species and an economically significant pest of fruit crops. Understanding the evolutionary history and local climatic adaptation of this species is crucial for developing effective ...
Pablo Deschepper+10 more
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A self-limiting sterile insect technique alternative for Ceratitis capitata [PDF]
Background Genetic biocontrol systems have broad applications in population control of insects implicated in both disease spread and food security. Ceratitis capitata (the Mediterranean fruit fly), a major agricultural pest with a global distribution, is
Serafima Davydova+9 more
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Search hours for food attractant by Anastrepha fraterculus and Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) adults in guava orchards [PDF]
Anastrepha fraterculus (Wiedemann, 1830) and Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann, 1824) are considered the main pests of Brazilian fruit production. Understanding the behavior of species is of great importance for the success of management strategies.
JAVIER ANTONIO CONTRERAS-MIRANDA+3 more
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Sequential sampling plan for Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) in guava orchards
This study aimed to elaborate a sequential sampling plan for C. capitata in commercial orchards of guava. 90 McPhail traps were randomly installed in three guava orchards in a transverse direction for 23 weeks.
JOSÉ NICÁCIO+4 more
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Assessing the Competitive Ability of Rhynchosia capitata; an Emerging Summer Weed in Asia [PDF]
Rhynchosia capitata is a newly emerging threatening weed of summer crops in many Asian countries. We conducted 2-yr experiments to evaluate R. capitata competition with mungbean under irrigated conditions.
H.H. Ali+6 more
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An analysis of spatial dispersal in Ceratitis capitata in an orchard of the ‘Palmer’ mango using McPhail traps1 [PDF]
The aim of this study was to analyse patterns of spatial dispersal in Ceratitis capitata using two types of attractive traps and propose a predictive model of pest dispersal with the aim of determining management zones for decision-making. The experiment
Ingrid Thalia Prado de Castro+7 more
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Desempenho produtivo de cultivares de alface americana na estação seca da Amazônia central
Na Amazônia a base da exploração comercial de olericolas é o reconhecimento de cultivares e/ou variedades que evidenciem melhor adaptabilidade para as condições edafoclimaticas locais, associados aos níveis de produtividade comercial em função do ...
Ariel Dotto Blind+1 more
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