Diversity of hoverflies and their floral visitation patterns in cultivated cucurbit crops in Morogoro, Tanzania
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DOI: 10.1111/eea.13583
Abstract: Hoverflies (Diptera: Syrphidae) provide valuable ecosystem services, such as pollination, to a large variety of wild and cultivated sexually reproducing plant species. In this study, we examined the diversity, number of visits, visitation rate and… read more here.
Keywords: mountainous zone; hoverfly; cucurbit crops; visitation ... See more keywords
Fruit fly infestation of cucurbitaceous vegetables in Morogoro—Eastern Central Tanzania
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0322277
Abstract: Fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) are a significant threat to cucurbit production in Tanzania. To effectively combat these pests, it is crucial to understand the patterns of fruit fly infestations among cucurbit crops at different altitudes.… read more here.
Keywords: infestation; cucurbit crops; fruit fly; tanzania ... See more keywords
Genetic Resources and Vulnerabilities of Major Cucurbit Crops
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DOI: 10.3390/genes12081222
Abstract: The Cucurbitaceae family provides numerous important crops including watermelons (Citrullus lanatus), melons (Cucumis melo), cucumbers (Cucumis sativus), and pumpkins and squashes (Cucurbita spp.). Centers of domestication in Africa, Asia, and the Americas were followed by… read more here.
Keywords: cucurbit crops; cucurbit; resources vulnerabilities; major cucurbit ... See more keywords
Evaluation of the Allelopathic Activity of Aqueous and Methanol Extracts of Heliotropium indicum Leaves and Roots on Eight Cucurbit Crops
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DOI: 10.3390/horticulturae10020135
Abstract: Allelopathy, a biological phenomenon where plants release chemicals that influence the growth and development of neighboring flora, offers potential natural alternatives for weed management in agriculture. This study investigated the allelopathic effects of Heliotropium indicum… read more here.
Keywords: heliotropium indicum; methanol extracts; methanol; cucurbit crops ... See more keywords
Different Infectivity of Mediterranean and Southern Asian Tomato Leaf Curl New Delhi Virus Isolates in Cucurbit Crops
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DOI: 10.3390/plants11050704
Abstract: Tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV) became an alerting virus in Europe from 2017 to 2020 because of its significant damage to Cucurbitaceae cultivation. Until now, just some cucurbit crops including sponge gourd, melon,… read more here.
Keywords: curl new; cucurbit crops; tomato leaf; tolcndv ... See more keywords