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Manipulating the abundance of natural enemies in ornamental landscapes with floral resource plants
Author(s): E. J. Rebek, C. S. Sadof and L. M. Hanks
Month: May
Year: 2005
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Biological Control
Volume: 33
Issue: 2
Pages: 203-216
Article Topic(s): Pathology
Research Setting(s): Field
Species Referenced: Coreopsis verticillata (Threadleaf coreopsis),
Abstract
Evaluates the use of floral resource plants to attract natural enemies for biological control. Floral resource plants included Coreopsis verticillata L. var. 'Moonbeam,' and Solidago canadensis L. var. 'Golden Baby.' The number of natural enemies was generally higher in plots with the resource plants; this effect was attributed to the vegetative rather than the floral qualities of the plants.Suggested Citation
E. J. Rebek, C. S. Sadof and L. M. Hanks. "Manipulating the abundance of natural enemies in ornamental landscapes with floral resource plants." Biological Control 33.2 (2005): 203-216.Go back