Assessment of Trichogramma japonicum and T. chilonis as Potential Biological Control Agents of Yellow Stem Borer in Rice
Two species of Trichogramma wasps were assessed for their effectiveness against yellow stem borer Scirpophaga incertulas. A laboratory cage test with T. japonicum and T. chilonis showed that both species parasitized yellow stem borer egg masses at 60.0% ± 9.13% and 40.7% ± 7.11%, respectively, with...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-02-01
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| Series: | Insects |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/8/1/19 |