Nonsensical choices? Fall armyworm moths choose seemingly best or worst hosts for their larvae, but neonate larvae make their own choices. [PDF]
Selecting optimal host plants is critical for herbivorous insects, such as fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), an important maize pest in the Americas and Africa.
Julio C Rojas +2 more
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The Fall Armyworm: A Bibliography
The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith), has become one of the most serious pests of corn and grasses throughout the Americas. The importance of this insect prompted the compilation of this bibliography comprising 1310 references. Five abstracting periodicals, a general bibliography on Spodoptera, and the authors' personal literature ...
T. R. Ashley +3 more
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Description of the subject. The fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda Smith has recently invaded sub-Saharan African countries where it causes significant losses to maize since 2016. Objectives.
Besmer Régis Ahissou +4 more
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Atmospheric Dynamics Analysis and Simulation of the Migration of Fall Armyworm
After the invasion of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in China at the end of 2018 or at the beginning of 2019, it spreads rapidly and becomes a seasonal migrating pest that seriously threatens the maize production in China.
Guo Anhong +5 more
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Co-developing and extending integrated Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm) management systems for the Australian vegetable industry [PDF]
From 2021 to 2023, this investment supported the vegetable industry in managing fall armyworm by developing a strategy for affected regions and regions that may experience an incursion in the future.
Subramaniam, Siva
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Artificial intelligence-powered expert system model for identifying fall armyworm infestation in maize (Zea mays L.) [PDF]
Maize (Zea mays L) is one of the most saleable cereal crops grown worldwide and a dominant staple food in many developing countries. The severe outbreak of fall armyworm in maize causes massive yield loss.
Vanitha, G. +4 more
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Socioeconomic and health impacts of fall armyworm in Ethiopia
Since 2016, fall armyworm (FAW) has threatened sub-Saharan ‘Africa’s fragile food systems and economic performance. Yet, there is limited evidence on this transboundary pest’s economic and food security impacts in the region. Additionally, the health and environmental consequences of the insecticides being used to control FAW have not been studied ...
Zewdu Abro +6 more
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The knowledge gap of farmers in the New Valley Governorate, Egypt regarding integrated management of fall armyworm [PDF]
The research aims to identify the knowledge level of respondents regarding the integrated management of fall armyworm (stages of the insect’s life, symptoms of infestation, damage caused by infestation, prevention and control methods) in the study area ...
A. Badawy
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Biological Control of Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda
The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda, is one of the most important invasive pests worldwide, resulting in considerable losses in host crops. FAW comprises two genetic strains, such as the “rice strain”, which prefers rice and other grass species, and the “maize strain”, which feeds upon maize and sorghum.
Arzlan Abbas +6 more
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Pathogens for the Suppression of the Fall Armyworm
The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith), is susceptible to at least 16 species of entomogenous pathogens including viruses, fungi, protozoa, nematodes, and a bacterium. Many of these occur naturally in fall armyworm populations. Some cause natural epizootics. The few attempts to suppress fall armyworm populations on agricultural crops by
Wayne A. Gardner, James R. Fuxa
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