Recent Advances in Research on Control and Biology of Pickleworm and Melonworm

Kent Elsey, Jorge Peña, Joop Peterson and Todd Wehner

No 261568, 20th Annual Meeting, October 21-26, 1984, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands from Caribbean Food Crops Society

Abstract: USDA, ARS, in cooperation with other institutions, has been conducting research on pickleworm and melonworm (Diaphania spp.: Pyralidae) for several years. Recent advances in this research are given. Topics discussed include: research on plant resistance in cucumber and squash, role of oviposition stimulancs, foreign exploration and importation of parasites from South America and the Caribbean, and population dynamics of Diaphania spp. in tropical Florida.

Keywords: Crop Production/Industries; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 4
Date: 1984-10-21
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.261568

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