Essays about: "entomovectoring"
Found 2 essays containing the word entomovectoring.
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1. 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)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
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2. Evaluation of bee-vectored Aureobasidium pullulans for biocontrol of grey mould in strawberry
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Protection BiologyAbstract : The fungal pathogen Botrytis cinerea causes grey mould in strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) inflicting great yield loss and significant economic loss. To date, spraying with chemical fungicides is the primary management practice to control this disease. READ MORE