Thrips have been recognized as primary vectors of tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) with
Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) reported as the most important and efficient vector …

Thrips (Thysanoptera) are common pests on legume plants, yet little is known about their
ecology or diversity in Peninsular Malaysia. In legumes, thrips are typically found in flowers …

Abstract Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) is a legume attacked by several field insect
pests, with flower thrips (Megalurothrips sjostedti Trybom) being the most damaging. It …

Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) requires a long growing period for fruit and fiber maturation,
making it vulnerable to insect pests, thus affecting the seed cotton yield and fiber quality …

Field studies assessed the differences in temporal distribution and abundance of
Frankliniella occidentalis and F. schultzei on French bean, tomato, lettuce and zucchini from …

Animals often select oviposition sites to minimize the predation risk for eggs and juveniles,
which are more vulnerable to predation than adults. When females produce eggs in clusters …

Thrips are major pest of snap bean that cause losses as high as 60% but the use of synthetic
pesticides is restricted due to strict market regulations on maximum residue levels (MRLs) …

Plant biophysical and biochemical properties play important roles to explore the resistance
sources against thrips. In this study, we investigated the effect of trichomes and biochemical …

The study was conducted to evaluate the effect of bio-pesticides and chemical insecticides
namely Novastar 56EC, Stargate 48SC, Confidor 70WG, Actara 25aWG, Tracer 45SC …

Green bean production accounts for 2.4% of the total value of Australian vegetable
production and was Australia's tenth largest vegetable crop in 2008-2009 by value …