Pathogenicity of commercial entomopathogenic fungal strains on the avocado seed borer (ASB), Heilipus lauri (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) under laboratory conditions
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DOI: 10.1007/s42690-020-00167-y
Abstract: The avocado seed borer, (ASB) Heilipus lauri Boheman 1845 (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is an official quarantine pest limiting avocado production and fruit exports from Colombia to pest-free countries. To provide alternatives to manage ASB, the objective… read more here.
Keywords: avocado seed; seed; seed borer; asb heilipus ... See more keywords
Temporal dynamics of sapota pest damage and Phytophthora disease: insights from time series and machine learning models
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DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2025.1659709
Abstract: Introduction Sapota (Manilkara zapota L.) is a major tropical fruit crop prone to damage by bud borer (Anarsia achrasella), seed borer (Trymalitis margarias), and fruit rot caused by Phytophthora species. Climatic variability strongly influences these… read more here.
Keywords: disease; seed; borer; seed borer ... See more keywords