Essays about: "insecticide resistance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words insecticide resistance.

  1. 1. The effect of gut microbiota and insecticide resistance on host plant preferences and voracity of the cotton fly, Spodoptera littoralis

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

    Author : Vaida Dzemedzionaite; [2021]
    Keywords : Insecticide resistance; gut microbiota; insect pest; host plant preference; sustainable agriculture;

    Abstract : To counteract pesticide resistance development, it is crucial to understand why and when it evolves. Additionally, to inform the farmers about this term and provide advices on efficient pest management strategies to prevent pesticide resistance. READ MORE

  3. 2. Friends with benefits? - Does gut microbiota of Spodoptera littoralis affect insecticide resistance and are there any costs of insecticide resistance development?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Protection Biology

    Author : Sarah Heithausen; [2021]
    Keywords : insecticide resistance development; gut microbiota; gut symbiont-mediated resistance; trade-off effects; fitness costs; symbiosis; survival; life-history traits; fecundity;

    Abstract : The insect gut microbiota has many important functions for insects such as detoxification of host plant toxins. Recently there has been a growing interest on the effect of insect gut microbiota on insecticide resistance development. Insecticide resistance is a growing concern for food security and sustainable agriculture. READ MORE

  4. 3. Biological control of thrips with Neoseiulus cucumeris and Orius majusculus in strawberry tunnels

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Breeding (from 130101)

    Author : Robin Kalenius; [2016]
    Keywords : thrips; Neoseiulus cucumeris; Orius majusculus; strawberry; tunnels; resistance; IPM; IGP;

    Abstract : Several cases of thrips resistance to pesticides have been observed due to heavy usage of insecticides during the seventies-eighties. Thrips complex enzyme metabolic detoxification system and fast reproduction has lead to a classification of major pest in strawberry production. READ MORE

  5. 4. Rapsbaggen - en skadegörare i oljeväxter : litteratursammanställning av rapsbaggen som skadegörare i raps

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Patrik Svanström; [2015]
    Keywords : rapsbagge; ekologi; oljeväxter; skadegörare; bekämpning; skördeförluster; bekämpningströsklar; insekticidresistens;

    Abstract : Rapsbaggen är en skadegörare i odling av oljeväxter och anses av många vara en av de viktigaste skadegörarna i grödan. Den allmänna uppfattningen i Sverige är att den är en skadegörare vilken kan orsaka totala skördeförluster om ingen bekämpning sker och denna uppfattning finner även stöd hos flera forskare. READ MORE

  6. 5. Repelling Aedes aegypti : A sustainable plant based solution in Lao PDR

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Fredrik Schubert; [2014]
    Keywords : Repel Aedes aegypti Cympobogon citratus Zingiber officinale;

    Abstract : Abstract Background. Vector borne diseases such as dengue fever and malaria are spread through hematophagous insects. Aedes aegypti is a species of mosquito that transmits dengue and chikungunya in Asia. In Lao PDR the estimated direct and indirect cost of dengue fever alone is 5 million USD. READ MORE