irrigation water) and nutrients for germination. Germination also happens at very high relative humidity (RH > 93%) on dry plants. The germ tube grows…
by irrigation water. Disease incidence is highest when soil moisture is high, such as during rainy periods. When temperature is low, infection may…
considered to be the most universally distributed lepidopteran species. It is highly migratory and wind-borne adults can travel long distances to…
spraying: Spray as a full canopy spray using standard spraying equipment with high pressure. Use a fine nozzle of less than 300 microns for best plant…
from the egg. These first instar nymphs are known as ‘crawlers’. They are highly active in their search for a new feeding place and are capable of…
then develop inside the host insect, eventually killing it. These wasps are highly specialized, with different species targeting specific pests. They…
. These nematodes are not harmful to humans, animals, or plants but are highly effective in controlling harmful insects. Plant-parasitic nematodes Pla…
are tiny arthropods that feed on pest mites and small insects. They are highly effective in controlling pest populations like spider mites, whitefly…
crops, and improve the absorption of nutrients. Their development calls for high-quality and costly scientific research. How do microorganisms work?…
Predatory mites for whitefly For the control of whitefly, predatory mites are highly effective. The generalist predatory mites Amblyseius swirskii (…
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