Effect of feeding by Metadelphax propinqua (Fieber)(Homoptera, Delphacidae) on barley

The effect of feeding by the Turkish Metadelphax propinqua on barley was investigated in Finland. The number of M. propinqua nymphs and the length of their feeding period on barley did not have any major effects on the barley plants. M. propinqua males had a greater effect on the properties of barle...

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Main Authors: Mikko Raatikainen, Terttu Raatikainen, Arja Vasarainen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Scientific Agricultural Society of Finland 1994-09-01
Series:Agricultural and Food Science
Online Access:https://journal.fi/afs/article/view/72550