Biocontrol potential of native entomopathogenic nematodes against Gonioctena fornicata (Brüggemann, 1873) (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae) in alfalfa
Abstract Background Gonioctena fornicata (Brüggemann, 1873) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) inflicts substantial crop damage by consuming alfalfa leaves. The main aim of the study was to develop an efficient, sustainable control method against the pest, considering entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) as a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2023-11-01
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| Series: | Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41938-023-00757-1 |