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Effect of row covers on Silverleaf Whitefly (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) population densities and crop yield in Zucchini

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Qureshi, M.S., Midmore, D.J., Newby, R., Reid, D.J., Sequeira, R. and Syeda, S.S. (2007) Effect of row covers on Silverleaf Whitefly (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) population densities and crop yield in Zucchini. Acta Horticulturae, 731 . pp. 295-302. ISSN 0567-7572

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Article Link: https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2007.731.40

Abstract

The use of a row cover effectively reduced silverleaf whitefly, Bemisia tabaci Biotype B, densities in a field zucchini crop. The trial assessed yields and quality of zucchini under floating row covers where silverleaf whitefly had been introduced or not introduced, and with those in open plots where whitefly were introduced. Floating row covers increased temperature and humidity compared with the uncovered treatment. Total and average fruit weight and percent marketable fruit were less (P<0.05) under row covers with silverleaf whitefly present. Floating row covers may provide an effective alternative to pesticide use in small-scale cucurbit production.

Item Type:Article
Subjects:Plant culture > Vegetables
Plant pests and diseases > Economic entomology
Plant pests and diseases > Pest control and treatment of diseases. Plant protection
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