The present work aims to register the occurrence of the fruit flies associated to star fruit (Averrhoa carambola L.) in three counties of the state of Piaui, as well as to determine the frequency and the index of infestation of these insects.
Almerinda Amélia Rodrigues Araújo Soares +5 more
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First record of papaya as host of carambola fruit fly in Brazil
In this work we report for the first time in Brazil the occurrence of carambola fruit fly Bactrocera carambolae Drew & Hancock, 1994 (Diptera: Tephritidae) in fruits of Carica papaya L., from samples collected in the municipalities of Almeirim, state of
José V. T. A. Costa +6 more
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Root Restriction for Growth Control and Precocity in Starfruit (A Verrhoa Carambola L.) [PDF]
Starfruit (Averrhoa carambola) is an important fruit grown commercially in Malaysia. High rainfall and plentiful sunshine of the humid tropic usually promotes abundant shoot growth. Tree height increment is also tremendously fast.
Meon, Zainudin
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Host Plant Records for Fruit Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae: Dacini) in the Pacific Islands [PDF]
Host plants are listed for 76 species of Bactrocera and four species of Dacus, mainly based on field collection and incubation of over 20,000 samples in emergence boxes.
Allwood, Allan J. +3 more
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Changes in Selected Quality Characteristics, Polyphenoloxidase Activity and Protein Profile in Relation to Ascorbic Acid Treatment of Minimally Processed Carambola (Averrhoa Carambola L.) [PDF]
A study on the changes in selected quality characteristics, polyphenoloxidase activity (PPO) and protein profile in relation to ascorbic acid treatment of minimally processed carambola was conducted.
Ding, Phebe
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REGISTRO DA COCHONILHA-ROSADA-DO-HIBISCO INFESTANDO FRUTÍFERAS EM MACEIÓ, ALAGOAS, BRASIL
This study reported for the first time the occurrence of the pink hibiscus mealybug Maconelli-coccus hirsutus (Green, 1908) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) in Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil attacking the following fruit species: soursop (Annona muricata L ...
SÔNIA MARIA FORTI BROGLIO +3 more
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Development of plant epidemiological surveillance networks, data exchanges and joint response strategies in the Caribbean: the french experience [PDF]
Plant pests and pathogens have the potential to emerge and spread rapidly, cause severe losses and threaten food security worldwide. Such a threat is increased by the rise of commercial exchanges of germplasm and fresh produce and by global warming. This
Abadie, Catherine +2 more
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Enumeration of Salmonella spp., Salmonella Typhi and Salmonella Typhimurium in fruit juices [PDF]
Salmonella has caused foodborne illnesses globally and it has been a rising threat on fresh produce. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and concentration of Salmonella spp., Salmonella Typhi and Salmonella Typhimurium in freshly ...
Jeremiah, Erica Diana +2 more
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Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Dots from Averrhoa carambola Fruit Extract as a Fluorescent Probe for Methyl Orange. [PDF]
Zulfajri M +5 more
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Carambola: The Forbidden Fruit for Patients with Renal Disorders
Five-Finger is very popular across the ten administrative regions, but especially on the Coastal Plains of Guyana. Never was taught that it is forbidden to those with renal diseases. Thus, it has been discovered that this favorite and versatile fruit to many has its darker side, especially for people with renal disorders or poor kidney functions.
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