Occurrence and feeding preference of Diabrotica speciosa Germar and Cerotoma arcuata (Olivier) for different cultivars of cowpea Vigna unguiculata (Linnaeus) Walpers
Abstract:Abstract. Chrysomelid pests are not only known as leaf-feeding in beans but as vectors of viruses too. Chemical control is most commonly used but has high economic and environmental costs. This study aimed to report the occurrence of chrysomelid pests on cowpea area in the State of Tocantins and compare the feeding preference of the species collected in different cowpea cultivars. Weekly monitoring was carried out in cowpea stand at the experimental station of the Federal University of Tocantins, in Gurupi-TO.… Show more
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