Results 121 to 130 of about 189,763 (257)
Evaluation of the Predatory Mite Neoseiulus barkeri against Spider Mites Damaging Rubber Trees. [PDF]
Chen J +6 more
europepmc +1 more source
Optimized use of UV‐B light to suppress Western flower thrips in controlled environment tomato crops
Visual representation of study into the use of UV‐B light to simultaneously attract and suppress Western flower thrips in controlled environment crops. Abstract BACKGROUND LEDs (light emitting diodes) are being deployed in controlled environment crop production systems to boost crop growth, manipulate pest behavior, improve performance of natural ...
Christian Nansen +6 more
wiley +1 more source
1978 Pesticide Use on Greenhouse Vegetable Crops in Ohio [PDF]
PDF pages ...
Curtner, Robert L. +2 more
core
Ecosystem services provided by spiders
ABSTRACT Spiders, ubiquitous and abundant predators in terrestrial ecosystems, often are the subjects of an unjust negative perception. However, these remarkable creatures stand as unsung heroes within our ecosystems, contributing a multitude of ecosystem services critical to human well‐being.
Pedro Cardoso +13 more
wiley +1 more source
Plasticity in climate change responses
ABSTRACT Recent research has shown that climate change can both induce and modulate the expression of plastic traits but our understanding of the role of phenotypic plasticity as an adaptive response to climate change is limited. In this review, we dissect the mechanisms and impact of phenotypic plasticity as a response to accumulating climatic ...
Angelika Stollewerk +18 more
wiley +1 more source
Field experiments were conducted to determine the establishment and the effectiveness of certain predatory mites in controlling spider mites in raspberry grown under high tunnels. First, the efficacy of Neoseiulus fallacis and N.
Émilie Lemaire +4 more
doaj +1 more source
Females of Drosophila moriwakii enter reproductive diapause (characterized by undeveloped ovaries) under longdaylengths when reared with the standard medium in large cages in which theycan fly freely. Our experiments demonstrated that the proportion of females in diapause decreased drastically even under these conditions, when females were reared with ...
Nobuaki ICHIJÔ, Hiroaki SATO
wiley +1 more source
The most destructive species of spider mites—found in localities where experimental investigations were conducted in 1956—was the European red mite. Infestations of the Pacific spider mite and the two-spotted spider mite were limited and noneconomic.
A Michelbocher
doaj
ABSTRACT Relational savoring, a prevention/intervention approach that involves reflecting on positive moments of connection with another person, promotes wellbeing in the parenting relationship. In this program, parents savor memories with strong attachment content (including Secure Base or Safe Haven memories), but it is currently unknown whether the ...
Bahar Sharifi +2 more
wiley +1 more source

