Efficacy of a native entomopathogenic nematode Heterorhabditis bacteriophora (isolate Z-1) against potato tuber moth (Phthorimaea operculella (Zeller) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in Turkey

Efficacy of a native entomopathogenic nematode Heterorhabditis bacteriophora (isolate Z-1) against potato tuber moth (Phthorimaea operculella (Zeller) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in Turkey

Abstract Background Potato tuber worm (PTM) [Phthorimaea operculella (Zeller) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)] is one of the most significant and widespread pests of potato. PTM damages potatoes both in the field and in potato storage areas. Control of the pest is getting harder as it is developing resis...

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Main Authors: Aydemir Barış, Mürşide Yağcı, Harun Çimen, Cenk Yücel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-03-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control
Subjects:
Phthorimaea operculella
Potato
Entomopathogenic nematode
Heterorhabditis bacteriophora
Biological control
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41938-023-00680-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s41938-023-00680-5

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