On the botanical history and nomenclature of the New World genus Piscidia (Fabaceae)
Nordic Journal of Botany, EarlyView.Piscidia L. (Fabaceae) is a New World genus with nine recognized taxa (seven species and two varieties). The previous nomenclatural revisions, made in 1910 and in 1969, are revisited here. The names Derris grandifolia Heyde & Lux ex Donn.Sm. and P. cubensis Urb. required step II lectotypifications, with an epitype for the latter name.
Camila Sánchez‐ Vega +4 more
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Taxonomic novelties in subgenus Euphorbia (Euphorbiaceae) from South India
Nordic Journal of Botany, EarlyView.Extensive floristic explorations throughout southern India have uncovered some noteworthy taxonomic additions within the subgenus Euphorbia (Euphorbiaceae). Three distinct taxa of Euphorbia are described and illustrated herein as E. sankarensis, E. bahalita and E. tortilis var. mysorensis.
Sarojini Devi Naidu +1 more
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Turkish Journal of Agriculture: Food Science and TechnologyTephritid fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) are the major damaging pest for the Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus (Thumb.) Matsum. & Nakai). The quality as well as quantity of watermelon is greatly affected by fruit fly. This study was conducted to test the
Nawaraj Pandey +2 more
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Kann der Einsatz entomopathogener Nematoden zur nachhaltigen Bekämpfung der Kirschfruchtfliege beitragen? [PDF]
, 2007 The cherry fruit fly, Rhagoletis cerasi L., is the major pest of sweet cherries in Europe. Currently, no efficient control method is available and there is the risk of increasing population densities of this pest.
Herz, Annette +2 more
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Stratified sampling enhances the understanding of bat–fruit networks in the southern Atlantic Forest
Oikos, EarlyView.Few studies have sought to understand the vertical patterns of bat–fruit systems, and therefore, it is not possible to evaluate whether interpretations based on data collected from a single stratum adequately represent the interaction patterns of this system. In this context, we evaluated the dissimilarity in the assemblage of frugivorous bats, plants,
Karolaine Porto Supi +3 more
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VALIDASI PERSAMAAN BATAS KERUSAKAN MANGGA ARUMANIS BERDASARKAN ZERO MOMENT POWER
Jurnal Teknologi & Industri Hasil Pertanian, 2012 The objectives of this research were to validate the border equation of arumanis mangoes damage caused by fruit fly using zero moment power (Mo) number. The method is based on measurement of zero moment power ultrasonic wave in arumanis mangoes. Results
Warji Warji +2 more
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Pengaruh Insektisida Nabati Ekstrak Tanaman Kemangi (Ocimum basilicum) dan Daun Sirih Terhadap Mortalitas Lalat Buah (Bactrocera sp.) [PDF]
, 2018 Bactrocera sp. is one type of insect pests that can cause damage to some types of fruit. Insect pest control using chemical insecticides can cause various disadvantages such as environmental pollution.
, Dra. Aminah Asngad, M.Si +1 more
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Plant and insect functional traits influence herbivore performance under climate change
Oikos, EarlyView.Climate change is expected to disrupt many trophic interactions, including those between insect herbivores and their host plants, which could have detrimental effects at the ecosystem level. However, the response of insect herbivory to climate change can vary widely across species, and an understanding of the mechanisms underlying this variation is ...
Jessica M. Guezen, Madhur Anand
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Biology of Selected Opiine Parasitoids (Braconidae) and Their Abundance Relative to the Host Bactrocera Dorsalis (Hendel). on Carambola [PDF]
, 1991 The apiines (Hymenoptera : Braconidae) are important parasitoids of the oriental truit fly. Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (Diptera : Tephritidae). In an attempt to exploit their potential in the integrated control of this pest.
Palacio, Isabelo Del Pilar
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Cotton facilitates long‐distance seed dispersal by functioning as nest material for birds
Oikos, EarlyView.Cotton (Cossypium) fibres, which grow naturally in bolls around the seeds of cotton plants, have been used for centuries to produce fabric. The presumed natural function of cotton is that these lightweight and fluffy fibres may support wind dispersal of the seeds inside.
Roos van der Meer +6 more
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