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St. Augustine grass germplasm resistant to Blissus insularis (Hemiptera: Blissidae).
Journal of economic entomology - 1 Aug 2014
Youngs Katharine M, Milla-Lewis Susana R, Brandenburg Rick L, Cardoza Yasmin J
Abstract excerpt
St. Augustine grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum (Walter) Kuntze) is an economically important turfgrass in the southeastern United States. However, this turf species is prone to southern chinch bug, Blissus insularis Barber (Heteroptera: Blissidae) outbreaks. This insect is the most destructive pest of St. Augustine grass wherever this turf grass is grown. Host plant resistance has historically been an effective...
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