Article
Characterization of bacteria isolated from maize roots: Emphasis on Serratia and infestation with corn rootworms (Chrysomelidae: Diabrotica)
2008-11-01
Abstract excerpt
Larval corn rootworms (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) are soil-dwelling insect pests that damage maize (Zea mays L.) by consuming root tissues, thus lowering grain yield. Little is known about interactions between rootworms and soil bacteria, including potential impacts of maize rhizobacteria, such as entomopathogenic Serratia spp., on subterranean rootworm pests. We used selective growth medium (caprylate-thallous ag...
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- Literature Corpus work
- 2f8f5398-eab1-5d87-bb78-81520c91ac14
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.apsoil.2008.06.012
