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Prevalence and management of aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in different wheat genotypes and their impact on yield and related traits.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2021
Hafeez Faisal, Abbas Muneer, Zia Khuram, Ali Shahbaz, Farooq Muhammad, Arshad Muhammad, Iftikhar Ayesha, Saleem Muhammad Jawad, Zuan Ali Tan Kee, Li Yunzhou, Nasif Omaima, Alharbi Sulaiman Ali, Wainwright Milton, Ansari Mohammad Javed
Abstract excerpt
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) production is significantly altered by the infestation of sucking insects, particularly aphids. Chemical sprays are not recommended for the management of aphids as wheat grains are consumed soon after crop harvests. Therefore, determining the susceptibility of different wheat genotypes and selecting the most tolerant genotype could significantly lower aphid infestation. This study...
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