Citrus rootstocks influence the population densities of pest mites

Citrus are attacked by pest mites such as the citrus rust mite Phyllocoptruta oleivora (Ashmead) (Acari: Eriophyidae) and the spider mite Tetranychus mexicanus (McGregor) (Acari: Tetranychidae). However, little is known on citrus rootstocks influencing pest mites. We aimed to evaluate the influence...

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Main Authors: Rafael Rocha da Silva, Adenir Vieira Teodoro, Jéssica Fontes Vasconcelos, Carlos Roberto Martins, Walter dos Santos Soares Filho, Hélio Wilson Lemos de Carvalho, Elio Cesar Guzzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Maria 2016-01-01
Series:Ciência Rural
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-84782016000100001&lng=en&tlng=en