High level field-evolved resistance to spinosad in Colorado potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata, in organically managed fields.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.6473
Abstract: BACKGROUND Organic pest management eschews synthetic pesticides and insecticide resistance is rarely studied in organically managed systems. Spinosad is a biologically based insecticide used widely by both organic and conventional growers. Colorado potato beetle, Leptinotarsa… read more here.
Keywords: managed fields; potato beetle; colorado potato; resistance ... See more keywords
Evaluation of two commercial fungal inoculants for improving phosphorus supply to crops grown in soils with contrasting management histories
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DOI: 10.1017/s1742170520000319
Abstract: Two fungal inoculants are commercially available in Canada and the USA that target improving plant access to soil phosphorus (P). Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and Penicillium bilaiae were used to inoculate wheat, lentil and flax grown… read more here.
Keywords: conventionally managed; phosphorus; managed soil; soil ... See more keywords