Comparison of the flavonoid profile of corn silks to select efficient varieties as trap plant for Helicoverpa Zea.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c01462
Abstract: In Martinique Helicoverpa Zea is a common pest of tomato responsible for significant economic losses. To fight against H. zea proliferation and damages corn could be used as a trap crop since H. zea larvae… read more here.
Keywords: corn; helicoverpa zea; trap plant; zea ... See more keywords
Marigold, Tagetes patula, a Trap Plant for Western Flower Thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis, in Ornamental Bedding Plants Under Controlled Greenhouse Conditions
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DOI: 10.3390/insects16030319
Abstract: Simple Summary Western flower thrips (WFT) are destructive pests of greenhouse ornamentals. Flowering yellow marigolds are attractive to WFT and have value as trap plants for greenhouse IPM. Marigold trap plant functionality can vary in… read more here.
Keywords: greenhouse conditions; flower thrips; crop; western flower ... See more keywords