Companion Plants for Aphid Pest Management

A potential strategy for controlling pests is through the use of “companion plants” within a crop system. This strategy has been used in several trials to fight against a major crop insect pest: the aphid. We reviewed the literature to highlight the major mechanisms by which a companion plant may ac...

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Main Authors: Refka Ben-Issa, Laurent Gomez, Hélène Gautier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-10-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/8/4/112