The Cassava Mealybug, Phenacoccus sp. in the Republic of Zaire
The occurrence of the cassava mealybug Phenacoccus sp. in Zaire is reported. Data on its biology, particularly oviposition, female fecundity and nymphal development are presented. Most of the insects settle on the leaf midrib and secondary veins and the growing points of cassava. The first instar ny...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | Inglés |
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1979
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175391 |
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