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Evolutionary Applications, Volume 12, Issue 3, Page 470-481, March 2019., 2019 Abstract The success rate of weed biological control programs is difficult to evaluate and the factors affecting it remain poorly understood. One aspect which is still unclear is whether releases of multiple, genetically distinct populations of a biological control agent increase the likelihood of success, either by independent colonization of ...
Marianna Szűcs +5 more
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Holos, 2021 Objetivou-se com esse trabalho avaliar a produtividade de culturas anuais e o desenvolvimento de variedades de palma forrageira resistentes a Cochonilha-do-carmim em sistema de consórcio.
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Effect of antagonistic bacteria on Dactylopius opuntiae (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae)
Ciencia NicolaitaCactus pear has important economic roles in Morocco as a source of food, animal feed, and income for rural populations. However, this crop is currently suffering from the attack of the wild cochineal Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell), which has caused huge production losses. A range of insecticides are widely used to control D.
Redouan Qessaoui +4 more
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Invasive species or legal alien? Confrontation and controversy in protecting sabras in Israel
American Anthropologist, Volume 126, Issue 4, Page 608-621, December 2024.Abstract In an era marked by heightened globalization and climate crisis, the proliferation of alien or invasive species has emerged as a critical issue. This article delves into the contentious debates surrounding strategies for addressing these species, offering insights into divergent visions of “environmental futures” and the intricate interplay of
Liron Shani
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Evaluation of cactus pear clones subjected to salt stress
Tropical Grasslands-Forrajes Tropicales, 2021 Cactus pear is an important source of fodder for herbivores, though its production is affected by soil salinity. This work aimed to evaluate the development of cactus pear clones subjected to salt stress as a measure of their salinity tolerance.
Joelma de Lira Freire +8 more
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Frontiers in AgronomyIntroductionThe cochineal scale insect scientifically known as Dactylopius opuntia was first introduced as biological control methods in regions where cactus was considered an invasive weed. Today, D. opuntiae insects is seen as one of the most important
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Holos, 2020 A irregularidade das chuvas limita a produção natural de alimentos para os animais no semiárido Nordestino, lança-se mão da palma forrageira como recurso alimentar estratégico, pois esta cactácea possui aspectos fisiológicos essenciais, viabilizando a ...
Maria de Fátima Batista Dutra +3 more
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SCREENING OPUNTIA ACCESSIONS FOR RESISTANCE TO COTTONY COCHINEAL INSECTS (DACTYLOPIUS SPECIES) [PDF]
HortScience, 1990 Prickly pear (Opuntia spp.) fruits (tunas) and leaves (nopalitos) are consumed in Mexico and in the United States especially among groups of Hispanic origin. The plant is a natural host for cochineal insects which cause extreme damage to the sterna of prickly pears.
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Revista Mexicana de Biodiversidad, 2006 Por sus características, la cochinilla silvestre ofrece perspectivas de aprovechamiento como fuente de carmín y para el mejoramiento genético de la grana fina.
Arnoldo Flores-Hernández +5 more
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Avances sobre el control biológico de Dactylopius opuntiae.
, 2022 El presente trabajo, “Avances sobre el control biológico de Dactylopius opuntiae”, aborda la toma de contacto para la puesta a punto de un control biológico por conservación, de acuerdo con las directrices europeas de reducción de productos fitosanitarios y el pacto verde europeo y por tanto se realizaron diferentes vías de aproximación, para conseguir
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