Biological control of mealybugs in persimmon orchards in Spain

Currently, mealybugs (Pseudococcidae) are a key pest in persimmon crops from Spain. These insects feed on plant phloem and excrete copious amount of honeydew, where subsequently sooty mold grow. This results in a decrease of photosynthetic capacity and the aesthetical damage of fruit. The cryptic be...

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Main Authors: Plata, Ángel, Beitia, Francisco J., Tena, Alejandro
Format: poster
Language:Inglés
Published: 2021
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11939/7629
https://www.ishs.org/symposium/699

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