Epicuticular wax content in the leaves of cabbage (Brassica oleracea L. var. capitata) as a mechanical barrier against three insect pests
Flea beetles (Phyllotreta spp.), cabbage stink bugs (Eurydema ventrale) and onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) cause significant economic problems to cabbage growers in Slovenia. The aim of our study was to assess the potential effect of the epicuticular wax on leaves as defence mechanism against these th...
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| Formato: | Artículo |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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University of Ljubljana Press (Založba Univerze v Ljubljani)
2008-09-01
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| Colección: | Acta Agriculturae Slovenica |
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| Acceso en línea: | https://journals.uni-lj.si/aas/article/view/15407 |