An improved bioassay for the testing of entomopathogenic nematode virulence to the western corn rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae): with focus on neonate insect assessments.
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DOI: 10.1093/jee/toad052
Abstract: Bioassays involving newly hatched larval insects can be limited by the larvae's feeding state. Assays attempting to monitor mortality effects can be negatively affected by starvation effects on the larvae. Neonate western corn rootworms have… read more here.
Keywords: corn rootworm; western corn; virgifera; rootworm diabrotica ... See more keywords