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FIELD AND LABORATORY STUDIES TO IMPROVE PHEROMONE OF NAVEL ORANGEWORM

Objective

To identify and synthesize the unknown compound we have recently found in pheromone gland extracts of both NOW and P. farinalis. To test the activity of the unknown compound in laboratory and field experiments and to optimize the blend ratio, release rate, and formulations of the pheromone blend in field bioassays, using unmated NOW females as positive controls.

Investigators
Kuenen L P
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2003
End date
2008
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
5302-43000-033-03T
Accession number
408552
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