Intraspecific variation in facultative symbiont infection among native and exotic pest populations: Potential implications for biological control
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biocontrol.2017.06.007
Abstract: Abstract Facultative bacterial symbionts can provide their host insects with protection from natural enemies. These symbionts are often found at low to intermediate frequencies among hosts in native populations, suggesting that fewer symbiont taxa (and… read more here.
Keywords: pest populations; symbiont infection; biological control; exotic pest ... See more keywords
Overview of exotic pest and disease notifications 2015-2017
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DOI: 10.30843/nzpp.2017.70.74
Abstract: Early detection of newly arrived exotic plant pests and diseases is critical to protect New Zealand’s environment and agriculture. For that purpose, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) conducts active surveillance of numerous high risk… read more here.
Keywords: plant; surveillance; pests diseases; 2015 2017 ... See more keywords