caterpillars of fall armyworms feed on the leaves, stems and reproductive parts of more than 100 plant species causing major damage to cultivated…
and is currently found in Africa, the Canary Islands, the Middle East and parts of Mediterranean Europe including the Balearic Islands, Madeira and…
(torpedo-shaped), soft and segmented. The body appears to be divided into two parts: the head with the mouthparts, and the rest of the body. All…
cause harm or damage to plants. These harmful organisms can affect various parts of plants, including leaves, stems, roots, and fruits. In the world…
introduced by the Spanish. Now this starchy, tuberous crop is an integral part of the world’s food supply and many people’s diet. In terms of volume,…
plant sap by penetrating the plant tissue with its piercing-sucking mouth parts. The mites are mostly found within the flower buds, growing tips and…
papaya and other tropical fruits such as pineapple and lime. An important part of their mission as a producer is to contribute to healthy food in the…
ray florets are sterile while the disc florets have both male and female parts. Each flower can produce up to two thousand disc florets with the…
base and the roots, whereas the ascospores infect the above-ground plant parts. In greenhouses, usually only mycelium is produced by the germinating…
production and increased pesticide restrictions. Scouting is a significant part of pest management which can assist the grower to make timely…
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