Negative Effects of <i>Phthorimaea absoluta</i>-Resistant Tomato Genotypes on the Zoophytophagous Biocontrol Agent, <i>Orius laevigatus</i> (Fieber) (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae)

Complex interactions between host plant resistance (HPR) and biological control agents, particularly omnivorous predators, can shape the outcome of an integrated pest management (IPM) program. However, such interactions are seldom explored during plant breeding programs. Therefore, in the present st...

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Main Authors: Megha Guruswamy, Murugan Marimuthu, Moshe Coll
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/14/2/160