Publications by authors named "Joseph D Montemayor"
Article Synopsis
- Major pests affecting Florida strawberries are hard to control with traditional chemical methods, prompting research into alternative solutions like UV-C light.
- Studies showed that UV-C (200 and 350 J/m) can effectively suppress two-spotted spider mite populations without harming strawberry plants or their yield.
- Overall, UV-C light may be a viable option for pest management in strawberries, specifically for combating Tetranychus urticae.
The strawberry crop endures economic losses due to feeding injury from a number of phytophagous arthropod pests. A number of invasive pests have posed challenges to crop protection techniques in the strawberry cropping system recently. It is increasingly evident that sole reliance on chemical control options is not sustainable.
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