Biological performance of Leptoglossus zonatus (Dallas) (Hemiptera: Coreidae) on corn genotypes
Vinícius Fernandes Canassa,
Fabiana Campos Medeiros,
Luiz Felipe Souza Bastos
et al.
Abstract:Corn, Zea mays (L.), is one of the most expressive crops in Brazil, due to its wide-ranging uses as animal feeding, biofuel production or used for human consumption. However, there is a huge gap between the actual yield and the natural yield potential of the crop, due to insects' attack. Leptoglossus zonatus (Dallas) (Hemiptera: Coreidae) is a key corn pest in seed producing regions, due to its attack on corn ears. Plant resistance is a valuable tool for Integrated Pest Management systems and may maintain inse… Show more
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