Excerpt from Fungi Parasitic Upon Aleyrodes Citri
The white muscadine will not spread among vigorous chinch-bugs in the field in very dry weather to an extent to give this disease any practical value as a means of promptly arresting serious chinch-bug injury under such conditions.
It is most likely to catch in low spots, where the soil is kept somewhat moist by dense vegetation. A mat of fallen herbage, or the like.
If decidedly wet weather follows upon its introduction. Even after an interval Of several weeks. It is likely to start up and take visible effect: but continuous rains.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the fascinating world of fungi that parasitize Aleyrodes citri, commonly known as the citrus whitefly, a major pest of citrus crops. The author, an expert in the field, presents a comprehensive overview of the six known fungal species that prey on these tiny insects. Detailed accounts of each fungus species are provided, including their discovery, history, methods of introduction, germination of conidia, and infection of the whitefly larvae. The book also delves into the broader context of entomogenous fungi, discussing their role in controlling insect populations throughout history. It examines the cultural techniques used to cultivate these fungi in laboratories and explores their potential as biological control agents against the citrus whitefly. The author's insights into the complex interactions between fungi and insects offer valuable knowledge for researchers, citrus growers, and anyone interested in the intricate web of life in our natural world. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333418137_0
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