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RESEARCH LITERATURE

The Research Literature database was created and funded by the Florida Wildflower Foundation. Use the search features below to find scientific articles on native wildflowers that are commercially available or used in restoration projects.

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Control of plum curculio, Conotrachelus nenuphar, with entomopathogenic nematodes: Effects of application timing, alternate host plant, and nematode strain

Author(s): D. I. Shapiro-Ilan, R. F. Mizell, T. E. Cottrell and D. L. Horton

Month: Feb
Year: 2008

Publication Type: Article
Journal: Biological Control
Volume: 44
Issue: 2
Pages: 207-215

Article Topic(s): Disturbance,Pathology
Research Setting(s): Agricultural,Forest

Species Referenced: Prunus angustifolia (Chickasaw plum),

Abstract

Investigates whether using nematodes can control plum curculio in peach orchards in Quincy, Florida. One factor investigated was if nematodes would effectively control plum curculio in an alternate host, Prunus angustifolia. The article concludes that soil applications of nematodes can control plum curculio at a high level but the timing of application and strain of nematode is important.

Suggested Citation

D. I. Shapiro-Ilan, R. F. Mizell, T. E. Cottrell and D. L. Horton. "Control of plum curculio, Conotrachelus nenuphar, with entomopathogenic nematodes: Effects of application timing, alternate host plant, and nematode strain." Biological Control 44.2 (2008): 207-215.

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