Browsing by Subject "Citrus"
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Damage to citrus and vegetables by Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) and prospects for control with entomopathogenic fungi
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Globally, orange is one of the major fruit crops contributing to nutrition and monetary income. False codling moth (FCM), Thaumatotibia leucotreta, is one of the major constraints of orange production. Before this study, ... -
An evaluation of the risks in South African citrus farming
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The citrus industry in South Africa faces many of the same challenges as other industries, which can be associated with emerging economies. However, because it is such a lucrative and promising industry, it is advisable ... -
Steinernema citrae n. sp. (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae), a new entomopathogenic nematode from South Africa
(Brill Academic Publishers, 2011)During a survey for entomopathogenic nematodes in citrus orchards throughout South Africa, a new species of Steinernema was isolated from a citrus orchard on Rietkloof farm, near the town of Piketberg in the Western Cape ...