The Effect of Mechanical Stress on Plant Susceptibility to Pests: A Mini Opinion Review

Plants are subject to multiple pest attacks during their growing cycle. In order to address consumers’ desire to buy healthy vegetables and fruits, i.e., without chemical residues, and to develop environment-friendly agriculture, major research efforts are being made to find alternative methods to r...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Catherine Coutand
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Plants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/9/5/632