Which morphological characteristics are most influenced by the host matrix in downy mildews? : A case study in Pseudoperonospora cubensis [PDF]
, 2012 Before the advent of molecular phylogenetics, species concepts in the downy mildews, an economically important group of obligate biotrophic oomycete pathogens, have mostly been based upon host range and morphology.
Ndambi, Beninweck +2 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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Evolution of plant ribosome-inactivating proteins [PDF]
, 2010 This contribution presents an updated analysis of the evolution of ribosome-inactivating proteins (RIPs) in plants. All evidence suggests that an ancestor of modern seed plants developed the RIP domain at least 300 million years ago.
Peumans, Willy J, Van Damme, Els
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Antimicrobial activity of nine extracts of sechium edule (Jacq) swartz [PDF]
, 2003 The antimicrobial properties of Sechium edule (Jacq) Swartz alcoholic extracts obtained according to the Farmacopea Argentina (6th edn) were tested against bacteria of clinical relevance as nosocomial pathogens.
Cudmani, Norma Mercedes +4 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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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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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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The effects of different combinations and varying concentrations of growth regulators on the regeneration of selected Turkish cultivars of melon [PDF]
, 2013 Cucurbits are an economically important family of plants. The majority of the vegetable production in Turkey, for example, derives from the species beloning to the family Cucurbitaceae. Despite the importance of cucurbits among vegetable crops worldwide,
Cetiner, Selim +2 more
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