SANGICOCCUS SP., A NEW RECORD OF PEST DEVASTATING COCONUT PALMS IN PALAWAN, PHILIPPINES

Sangicoccus sp. nr. truncatispinus (Reyne) (Eriococcidae: Homoptera) is recorded for the first time as a major pest of coconut palms in the Philippines. It is also the first record among the coconut growing areas in the world. It sucks the plant sap resulting to chlorosis of leaves. Furthermore, h...

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Main Authors: E.P. Pacumbaba, J.C. Orense, M.B. Zipagan, M.L.R. Imperial
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Coconut Community 2000-12-01
Series:CORD
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Online Access:https://journal.coconutcommunity.org/index.php/journalicc/article/view/336