Potential of Silicon to Improve Biological Control of Fall Armyworm, <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> on Maize
Silicon (Si) accumulation in plants confers a mechanical barrier to insect herbivory and may alter plant chemistry to increase the attraction of natural enemies to host insect herbivores on Si−treated plants. The fall armyworm (FAW), <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i>, is a major insect pest o...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-09-01
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| Series: | Agriculture |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/12/9/1432 |