Chemical ecology of the carrot fly, Psila rosae (F.): laboratory and field studies

The carrot fly (Psila rosae F.) is an important pest of the cultivated carrot (Daucus carota) and other crop species in the family Apiaceae, since the larvae burrow into and feed on the developing roots. Current P. rosae control relies heavily upon the use of chemical insecticides, but these are ina...

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Main Author: Selby, Martin James
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2004
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/29090/