Analyzing the Mass-Rearing System of the California Red Scale Parasitoid Aphytis melinus (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae) [PDF]
, 2018 Results from studies to improve mass rearing production of the parasitoid Aphytis melinus De Bach (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae) are presented. Parasitoid production was carried out following standard commercial procedures using an alternative host ...
Castillo, María L. +1 more
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Evolution and loss of long-fringed petals [PDF]
, 2012 Background: The Cucurbitaceae genus Trichosanthes comprises 90–100 species that occur from India to Japan and southeast to Australia and Fiji. Most species have large white or pale yellow petals with conspicuously fringed margins, the fringes sometimes ...
de Boer, Hugo J. +3 more
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European Journal of Entomology, 2019 The cucumber moth, Diaphania indica (Saunders) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), is a major pest of cucurbitaceous plants. The oviposition preference and olfactory response of larvae, mated and unmated male and female adults to volatiles emanating from ...
Amin MOGHBELI GHARAEI +3 more
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The fungal strain and inoculation method mediate the endophytic activity of Beauveria bassiana and its impact on the growth of cucumber plants and the population of Liriomyza sativae [PDF]
Journal of Plant Protection ResearchEndophytic Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo-Crivelli) Vuillemin can promote plant growth and health and protect them against herbivores. Two endophytic strains of B.
Lobna Rajab +3 more
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Application of LIBS in Detection of Antihyperglycemic Trace Elements in Momordica charantia [PDF]
, 2009 The present study exploits the information based on concentration of trace elements and minerals in understanding the role/mechanism of action of freeze-dried fruit powder suspended in distilled water of Momordica charantia (family: Cucurbitaceae) in ...
Bicanic, D.D. +5 more
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The evolution of Cayaponia (Cucurbitaceae) [PDF]
, 2010 Premise of the study: The Cucurbitaceae genus Cayaponia comprises ∼60 species that occur from Uruguay to the southern United States and the Caribbean; C. africana occurs in West Africa and on Madagascar.
Duchen, Pablo, Renner, Susanne S.
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Black root rot caused by Diaporthe sclerotioides threatens cucurbit cultivation in Japan
Advances in Horticultural Science, 2014 In Japan, since black root rot of cucurbitaceous crops was found more than 30 years ago, the disease has caused severe economic losses to the cucurbit crop industry.
M. Shishido
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Phytochemical and pharmacological review of Lagenaria sicereria
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 2010 Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) standley (LS) (Family: Cucurbitaceae) is an annual herbaceous climbing plant with a long history of traditional medicinal uses in many countries, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. Since ancient times the climber
Rakesh P Prajapati +3 more
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Folia Horticulturae, 2021 The aim of the experiment was to assess the effects of supplemental lighting of cucumber grown in greenhouse using lamps with differentiated light spectra: sodium lamps – high-pressure sodium (HPS) and light emitting diodes (LEDs).
Treder Jadwiga +3 more
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Nutraceutical Profile of “Carosello” (Cucumis melo L.) Grown in an Out-of-Season Cycle under LEDs
Antioxidants, 2022 The world population is projected to increase to 9.9 billion by 2050 and, to ensure food security and quality, agriculture must sustainably multiply production, increase the nutritional value of fruit and vegetables, and preserve genetic variability.
Onofrio Davide Palmitessa +6 more
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