When the non-chemical tools are not fully capable to keep pest or disease levels below the economic threshold, chemical intervention might be…
the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady rate. Feeding behaviour of Stratiolaelaps…
and flowers before they bore and burrow into the stem to emerge at ground level. The caterpillars pupate in an earthen cocoon, concealed either within…
flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit…
flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production
essential for forming plant secondary metabolites (PSM). Elevated lipid levels contribute to stress tolerance, protecting plants from UV radiation,…
. The tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ) is feared because of its high level of resistance to many insecticides and its propensity for the…
enol) is the best-known. The mycotoxins are toxic to mammals so maximum levels have been determined. Fusarium sambucinum (a.k.a. F. sulphureum )…
the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The method works fine in this automated production system, which is,…
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