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MATING DISRUPTION FOR SUPPRESSION OF NAVEL ORANGEWORM DAMAGE IN PISTACHIOS

Objective

The objectives of this project are to examine the feasibility of mating disruption for control of navel orangeworm in pistachios, and to compare population dynamics and examine possible movement between pistachios and other host crops (i.e., almonds and figs).

Investigators
Burks C S
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2003
End date
2006
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
5302-43000-031-04T
Accession number
408536
Commodities
Nuts, Seeds
Produce
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