Pests and diseases of Brachiaria species

The main insect pests and diseases associated with Brachiaria pastures are considered, with emphasis on spittlebugs, the most damaging pests in tropical America. Outbreaks of the polyphagous burrowing bugs of the genus Scaptocoris, both in Brazil and Colombia, are of concern. Other pests discussed i...

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Main Authors: Valério, José Raul, Lapointe, Stephen L., Kelemu, Segenet, Fernandes, C.D., Morales, Francisco José
Format: Book Chapter
Language:Inglés
Published: International Center for Tropical Agriculture 1996
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/54883
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