In Planta Localization of Endophytic Cordyceps fumosorosea in Carrizo Citrus
Microorganisms, 2021 Entomopathogenic fungi can be a useful resource for controlling insect vectors of citrus plant pathogens, such as the Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri) associated with huanglongbing or the citrus root weevil (Diaprepes abbreviatus) associated with ...
Ethan M. Doherty +4 more
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Weevils Injurious for Roots of Citrus in São Paulo State, Brazil [PDF]
Neotropical Entomology, 2002 Ten species of broad nosed weevils belonging to Entiminae, Naupactini, are recorded as harmful for roots of citrus in Sao Paulo state, Brazil. Most species belong to Naupactus Dejean, N. rivulosus (Olivier), N. tarsalis Boheman, N. curtus Boheman, N. navicularis Boheman, N. versatilis Hustache, N. ambiguus Boheman, and N.
LANTERI, ANALÍA A. +2 more
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RNAi efficiency, systemic properties, and novel delivery methods for pest insect control : what we know so far [PDF]
, 2016 In recent years, the research on the potential of using RNA interference (RNAi) to suppress crop pests has made an outstanding growth. However, given the variability of RNAi efficiency that is observed in many insects, the development of novel approaches
Christiaens, Olivier +3 more
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Stimulation of the Salicylic Acid Pathway Aboveground Recruits Entomopathogenic Nematodes Belowground. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2016 Plant defense pathways play a critical role in mediating tritrophic interactions between plants, herbivores, and natural enemies. While the impact of plant defense pathway stimulation on natural enemies has been extensively explored aboveground ...
Camila Cramer Filgueiras +7 more
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RNA interference : a promising biopesticide strategy against the African sweetpotato weevil Cylas brunneus [PDF]
, 2016 The African sweetpotato weevil Cylas brunneus is one of the most devastating pests affecting the production of sweetpotatoes, an important staple food in Sub-Saharan Africa. Current available control methods against this coleopteran pest are limited.
Bailey, Ana +7 more
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Commodity risk assessment of <i>Petunia</i> spp. and <i>Calibrachoa</i> spp. unrooted cuttings from Uganda. [PDF]
EFSA JAbstract The European Commission requested the EFSA Panel on Plant Health to evaluate the likelihood of pest freedom at entry in the EU, including both regulated and non‐regulated pests, potentially associated with unrooted cuttings of the genera Petunia and Calibrachoa produced under physical isolation in Uganda.
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California Agriculture, 2009 This study presents an economic analysis of cost increases for citrus, avocado and nursery producers should the Diaprepes root weevil become established in California. First identified in Southern California in 2005, Diaprepres would mainly affect orange,
K Jetter, K Godfrey
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Olfactory cues are subordinate to visual stimuli in a neotropical generalist weevil. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2013 The tropical root weevil Diaprepes abbreviatus is a major pest of multiple crops in the Caribbean Islands and has become a serious constraint to citrus production in the United States.
Fernando Otálora-Luna +2 more
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Think yellow and keep green—Role of sulfanes from garlic in agriculture [PDF]
, 2016 Reactive sulfur species from garlic have long been renowned for their health benefits and antimicrobial properties. In agriculture the subject matter is now gathering momentum in the search for new bio-pesticides to addressing emerging environmental ...
Anwar, Awais +4 more
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Plant pathogens as biocontrol agents of Cirsium arvense : an overestimated approach? [PDF]
, 2011 Cirsium arvense is one of the worst weeds in agriculture. As herbicides are not very effective and not accepted by organic farming and special habitats, possible biocontrol agents have been investigated since many decades.
Müller, Esther, Nentwig, Wolfgang
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