Domestication of Chili Pepper Has Altered Fruit Traits Affecting the Oviposition and Feeding Behavior of the Pepper Weevil

Domestication of Chili Pepper Has Altered Fruit Traits Affecting the Oviposition and Feeding Behavior of the Pepper Weevil

The pepper weevil, <i>Anthonomus eugenii</i>, Cano (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), is one of the most destructive pests of chili pepper. It causes extensive damage on varieties selected for consumption. However, the occurrence of this pest on wild and ornamental peppers remains unknown. We...

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Main Authors: Yosra Chabaane, Muhammad Haseeb, Betty Benrey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
<i>Anthonomus eugenii</i>
oviposition
feeding behavior
chili domestication
plant traits
wild chilies
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/7/630

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