Prior adaptation of parasitoids improves biological control of symbiont‐protected pests

Abstract There is increasing demand for sustainable pest management to reduce harmful effects of pesticides on the environment and human health. For pest aphids, biological control with parasitoid wasps provides a welcome alternative, particularly in greenhouses. However, aphids are frequently infec...

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Main Authors: Silvan Rossbacher, Christoph Vorburger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-09-01
Series:Evolutionary Applications
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1111/eva.12934