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Effect of genotype of cocoa (Theobroma cacao) on attractiveness to the mirid Sahlbergella singularis (Hemiptera: Miridae) in the laboratory.
Pest management science - 1 Sept 2008
Dibog Luc, Babin Régis, Mbang Joseph Amang A, Decazy Bernard, Nyassé Salomon, Cilas Christian, Eskes Albertus B
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BACKGROUND: Mirids are a major constraint to cocoa growing in Africa. Cocoa breeding for tolerance/resistance could be effective in an integrated pest management system. Attractiveness is one aspect of tolerance/resistance, and decreasing the attractiveness of cocoa trees should be a good way of reducing damage. RESULTS: Small-scale laboratory tests were carried out in Cameroon to assess differences in the...
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