The effect of plant defense elicitors on common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) growth and yield in absence or presence of spider mite (Tetranychus urticae Koch) infestation

BackgroundThe common bean plants "Phaseolus vulgaris L." is frequently attacked by the two spotted spider mite (TSSM) Tetranychus urticae, causing a substantial decrease in bean plant growth and yield as well as leaflet structure. Therefore, for commercial bean cultivation in the field con...

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Main Authors: Farouk S., Osman M.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: "Vikol publishing" ST Kolesnichenko V.V. 2011-09-01
Series:Journal of Stress Physiology & Biochemistry
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Online Access:http://www.jspb.ru/issues/2011/N3/JSPB_2011_3_05-22.pdf