Spore Acquisition and Survival of Ambrosia Beetles Associated with the Laurel Wilt Pathogen in Avocados after Exposure to Entomopathogenic Fungi
Laurel wilt is a disease threatening the avocado industry in Florida. The causative agent of the disease is a fungus vectored by ambrosia beetles that bore into the trees. Until recently, management strategies for the vectors of the laurel wilt fungus relied solely on chemical control and sanitation...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-04-01
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| Series: | Insects |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/9/2/49 |