Standardisation of gamma irradiation dose for Sterile Insect Technique to manage South American tomato moth [Phthorimaea (Tuta) absoluta (Meyrick)]
Laboratory studies were conducted to standardise optimum dose of gamma irradiation to induce sterility in males of South American tomato moth [Phthorimaea (Tuta) absoluta (Meyrick)], a major pest on tomato. Among the different irradiation doses tested, 150 Gy was found to be effective to induce mal...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Society for Promotion of Horticulture - Indian Institute of Horticultural Research
2023-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Horticultural Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://jhs.iihr.res.in/index.php/jhs/article/view/2303 |