Impact of Biochar on Douglas-Fir Tussock Moth (<i>Orgyia pseudotsugata</i> Lepidoptera: Erebidae) Larvae Reared on Synthetic Diet

The use of biochar as a soil amendment in forest ecosystems can be beneficial in the restoration of degraded soils. Forest insects such as the Douglas-fir tussock moth, <i>Orgyia pseudotsugata</i> (McDonnough) (Lepidoptera: Erebidae), may be exposed to biochar when the material is applie...

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Main Authors: Stacey Rice-Marshall, Stephen P. Cook, John Randall
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/12/1065