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Crop losses and the economic impact of insect pests on Brazilian agriculture

2014-02-01

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Among the various sectors of the Brazilian economy, agriculture plays a prominent role, generating jobs and income for the country. However, the agricultural sector faces systematic annual losses due to pests and diseases. The damage caused by insect pests is one of the primary factors leading to the reduced production of major crops. The study presented here estimates the production losses of major crops caused b...

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07698d80-70be-51b5-8616-dfc52d832d90
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10.1016/j.cropro.2013.10.022
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