Effects of sesame nectar on longevity and fecundity of seven Lepidoptera and survival of four parasitoid species commonly found in agricultural ecosystems

Ecological engineering involves the use of plants to promote establishment, survival and efficiency of natural enemies in agricultural systems. Some plant species may be hosts or provide resources to some pest species. We assessed the risks and benefits of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.), as a nectar so...

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Main Authors: Kai LIU, Ping-yang ZHU, Zhong-xian LÜ, Gui-hua CHEN, Jing-ming ZHANG, Yao-bing LÜ, Yan-hui LU
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-11-01
Series:Journal of Integrative Agriculture
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095311917616654