Essays about: "aphids"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 30 essays containing the word aphids.

  1. 1. Molecular detection of luteovirus and polerovirus : in oat, broad bean, soybean and aphids

    University essay from SLU/Dept. Of Plant Biology

    Author : Ellen Sköldberg; [2023]
    Keywords : barley yellow dwarf virus; bean leafroll virus; RT-PCR; food production; Sweden;

    Abstract : Havre, åkerböna och sojabönor är alla vanliga och viktiga livsmedelsgrödor. De spelar en viktig roll över hela världen när det kommer till både näring och ekonomi. Liksom för de flesta växter kan de drabbas av olika sjukdomar, vilket orsakar ansenliga skördeförluster. Ett stort bekymmer är virusinfektioner i växter. READ MORE

  3. 2. Rabbit urine as a biopesticide and biofertilizer : how does a Kenyan cultural method compare to conventional chemical pesticide and fertilizer?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Kari Løe; [2023]
    Keywords : biopesticide; biofertilizers; rabbit urine; aphids; agriculture; Kenya;

    Abstract : The increased demand for food production has created higher needs for crop nutrients and protection. Although synthetic fertilizers and pesticides have increased food security and ensured yield for farmers worldwide, there are growing concerns about the environmental implications of over reliance of these fertilizers and pesticides as well as concern for pest resistance due to persistent pesticide use. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Use of Hoverflies as Multi -Tool for Pollination and Biological Control of Aphids and Grey Mould

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Christine Petig; [2022]
    Keywords : Botrytis cinerea; entomovector technology; Eupeodes corollae; Fragaria x ananassa; insect-microbe-fruit interaction; Metschnikowia fructicola;

    Abstract : The ascomycete Botrytis cinerea is a major pathogen in strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) and causes enormous fruit losses if not controlled. In biological control, microbes such as the yeast Metschnikowia fructicola are sprayed on the flowering crops to alleviate the infestation. READ MORE

  5. 4. Hur påverkar en skalbaggsås och typ av gröda naturliga fiender och deras predation på bladlöss och ogräsfrön?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Lisa Carlstrand; [2022]
    Keywords : skalbaggsås; jordlöpare; Carabidae; kortvingar; Staphylinidae; spindlar; Araneae; marklevande predatorer; naturliga fiender; bevarande biologisk bekämpning;

    Abstract : Den intensifiering av jordbruket som pågått under de senaste decennierna har lett till en förlust av biodiversitet i jordbrukslandskapet, bland annat till följd av att andelen naturliga habitat minskar. En förlust av biodiversitet innebär också en förlust av de ekosystemtjänster vi kan få från olika nyttodjur, såsom naturlig biologisk bekämpning, pollinering och ogräsfröpredation. READ MORE

  6. 5. Effects of plant-fungal interactions on volatile emission of Hordeum vulgare and aphid preference

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Bina Johansson; [2022]
    Keywords : volatile organic compounds; chemical communication; Trichoderma atroviride; Fusarium graminearum; Rhopalosiphum padi; biological control;

    Abstract : Barley is one of the most economically important cultivated crops in the world. However, barley is a host for many insect pests and plant pathogenic fungi which is a threat to the production. Rhopalosiphum padi is an economically important insect pest that leads to large economical losses in agricultural crops such as barley. READ MORE