Efficacy of a cry1Ab Gene for Control of Maruca vitrata (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in Cowpea (Fabales: Fabaceae)
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DOI: 10.1093/jee/toz367
Abstract: Abstract Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp.] is an important staple legume in the diet of many households in sub-Saharan Africa. Its production, however, is negatively impacted by many insect pests including bean pod borer, Maruca… read more here.
Keywords: seed; maruca vitrata; control; cry1ab gene ... See more keywords
Survival and life table parameters of soybean pod borer Maruca vitrata (Geyer) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) on leguminous crop cultivars
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DOI: 10.1111/1748-5967.12394
Abstract: The soybean pod borer, Maruca vitrata is one of the key insect pests of tropical legumes. It damages tender leaf axils, flower buds, flowers and pods by webbing and boring clusters of flowers and pods.… read more here.
Keywords: maruca vitrata; pod borer; survival life; soybean pod ... See more keywords
Effect of Pheromone-Mediated Mating Disruption on Pest Population Density of Maruca vitrata (Fabricius) (Crambidae: Lepidoptera)
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DOI: 10.3390/insects11090558
Abstract: Simple Summary The legume pod borer is one of the most serious legume pests widely distributed in Asia, Africa, Australia, America, and Oceania. The use of synthetic pheromone lures has been developed as a more… read more here.
Keywords: maruca vitrata; disruption; pheromone components; mating disruption ... See more keywords