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Characterization of Antibiosis to Diabrotica speciosa (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in Brazilian Maize Landraces.
Journal of economic entomology - 9 Feb 2018
Costa Eduardo Neves, Nogueira Luciano, de Souza Bruno Henrique Sardinha, Ribeiro Zulene Antônio, Louvandini Helder, Zukoff Sarah Natalie, Júnior Arlindo Leal Boiça
Abstract excerpt
Resistance to insect pests can be found in several native, landrace plants and can be an important alternative to conventional control methods. Diabrotica speciosa (Germar) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) larvae are important maize (Zea mays L.) (Cyperales: Poaceae) root pests and finding native resistance in landraces would greatly contribute to maize-breeding programs aimed at controlling this pest. This study...
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