论文信息 - Proof-of-concept trials for control of DBM by autodissemination

Proof-of-concept trials for control of DBM by autodissemination

On two occasions over a nine-day period, a total of 1100 diamondback moths (DBM), infected with the fungus Zoophthora radicans were released within a 16.4 m x 16.4 m field cage containing 542 DBM-infested potted broccoli plants. Larval and pupal populations on a sub-sample of 25 plants were examined on five occasions over the following 48 days for evidence of Z. radicans infection. Ten DBM-infested plants were placed individually in poly-organza covered cages so that they could not be contacted by infected adults and larvae within the larger field cage. DBM on these plants served as controls.

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