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ABSTRACT Green oil‐in‐water (O/W) nanoemulsions incorporating essential oils (EOs) and food‐derived compounds are gaining prominence as biopesticidal platforms that address the growing demand for sustainable agriculture, food safety, and reduced chemical inputs.
Anna Paula Azevedo de Carvalho +2 more
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Montpellier maple Acer monspessulanum L. is one of the trees in Zagros forests (Iran) which is host to several economically important thrips species. The purpose of this study was to find the fauna of thrips on Montpellier maple trees in Ilam province ...
Majid Mirab-balou +2 more
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Biological control of aphids by the predatory midge Aphidoletes Aphidimyza in the presence of intraguild predatory bugs and thrips [PDF]
Bloemhard, C.M.J. +2 more
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Year‐round pollinator visitation of ornamental plants in Mediterranean urban parks
Pollinators visiting ornamental plants in urban parks remained diverse throughout the year. They were represented by wild bees (42%), honeybees (37%), flies (18%), butterflies (2%) and beetles (1%). Both native and non‐native plants attracted pollinators.
Alejandro Trillo +3 more
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Feeding Preference and Foraging Behaviour of Eriopis connexa on Two Aphid Species
ABSTRACT Aphids are phloem‐feeding insects that cause both direct and indirect damage to crops, reducing agricultural productivity. Among the available pest control strategies, biological control using natural enemies is a sustainable and effective approach. The ladybird Eriopis connexa (Germar, 1824) is a generalist predator known for its voracity and
Anna Mara Ferreira Maciel +3 more
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Organic Winter Wheat Variety Trial [PDF]
In 2016, the University of Vermont Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Program evaluated 14 modern hard red winter wheat varieties to determine which varieties thrive in organic production systems.
Cummings, Erica +2 more
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ABSTRACT Maize (Zea mays L.) is a major annual crop cultivated worldwide. In the Americas, the corn leafhopper Dalbulus maidis (DeLong) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) is a key pest of this crop, causing direct damage to plants through phloem feeding and indirect damage by transmitting phytopathogens.
Tatiane Cristina Barbosa Cândido +3 more
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Early Symptom Characterisation and Mitigation of Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease
ABSTRACT Maize (Zea mays) is a staple crop central to food security and livelihoods across sub‐Saharan Africa. In recent years, maize production in the region has been severely affected by maize lethal necrosis disease (MLND). First reported in Kenya in 2011, MLND has spread rapidly across eastern and central Africa, leading to significant yield ...
Patrick Yawo Kpai +5 more
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ABSTRACT Efficient viral proliferation within the host is a critical step in pathogenicity and requires adenosine triphosphate (ATP). The replication, movement and immune evasion of many plant viruses within their hosts are associated with phase separation (PS)‐derived aggregates formed by viral components.
Guangcheng Zu +8 more
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Devising A Method of ‘Expected Damage’ Estimation for a Polyphagous Invertebrate Pest Exotic to Western Australia [PDF]
With increasing efficiency in human and freight transport fuelled by the creation of the global market place, pressure is mounting on quarantine administrators to target their resources strategically.
Cook, David C.
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