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Which viruses is used to biocontrol of insect pests of plants?
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∙ 13y ago
Nuclear polyhedrosis virus is used in the biocontrol program of insect pests of plants. Helicoverpa armigera is a major pest of the different crops. this virus resists Helicoverpa armigera successfully
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What are the characteristics of plants with insect pests and diseases?
Plants do have defense mechanism to protect them from insect pests and diseases.
What is a biocontrol?
A biocontrol is a biological control of pests by the use of organisms which are natural predators, parasites, or pathogens.
Chemical used to eliminate certain plants or insect pests?
the chemicals that eliminates plants are called herbicides, and pesticides eliminate pests
Is aphid a plant?
No, aphids are insect pests which suck the juices out of plants
What are common pests of water chestnuts?
Fungi, insects, mollusks, moths, and viruses are common pests of water chestnuts. The aquatic plants in question (Trapa spp) find their particular nemeses among the beetle, moth, and weevil members of the insect family.
What has the author R Muniappan written?
R. Muniappan has written: 'Survey of insect pests of crops and invasive weeds in the Republic of Palau' -- subject(s): Agricultural pests, Invasive plants, Insect pests, Weeds
What pest and diseases of vegetable?
there are a number of insect pests and fungal diseases found on vegetable plants.
The use of ladybugs and praying mantises to consume insect pests in gardens is an example of which?
A biological Control Of Insect Pests. ! (; (*:
What has the author Chris Christensen written?
Chris Christensen has written: 'Technician's handbook to the identification and control of insect pests' -- subject(s): Identification, Insect pests, Insect pests control
What has the author Ahmad Yunus written?
Ahmad Yunus. has written: 'List of economic pests, host plants, parasites, and predators in West Malaysia, 1920-1978' -- subject(s): Agricultural pests, Host plants, Insect pests, Insects, Parasites, Plant parasites
What has the author Ralph E Berry written?
Ralph E. Berry has written: 'Insects on mint' -- subject(s): Diseases and pests, Peppermint, Insect pests, Beneficial insects, Spearmint 'Sampling for soil insect pests' -- subject(s): Insect traps, Soil invertebrates, Equipment and supplies, Collection and preservation 'Mint flea beetle in Oregon' -- subject(s): Mints (Plants), Chrysomelidae, Diseases and pests
Can Carnivorous plants be used to control insect pests?
Not practical bedause the carnies would have to outnumber (considerably!) the guarded crop.
