Mode of action of a surfactant-polymer formulation to support performance of the entomopathogenic nematode Steinernema carpocapsae for control of diamondback moth larvae (Plutella xylostella)

Biocontrol Science and Technology

Volumn 15, Issue 6, 2005, Pages 601-613

  Schroer, S ^a   Ziermann, D ^a   Ehlers, R U ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF KIEL   (Germany)

Author keywords

Brassica oleracea; Foliar application; Nematode host invasion; Plutella xylostella; Run off; Sedimentation; Steinernema carpocapsae; Surfactant polymer formulation; Viscosity

Indexed keywords

BIOLOGICAL CONTROL; ENTOMOPATHOGENIC ORGANISM; NEMATODE; POLYMER; SPRAY; SURFACTANT;

ACACIA SENEGAL; BRASSICA OLERACEA; BRASSICA OLERACEA VAR. CAPITATA; CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA; LEPIDOPTERA; NEMATODA; PLUTELLA XYLOSTELLA; STEINERNEMA CARPOCAPSAE;

EID: 20444423255     PISSN: 09583157     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09583150500088694     Document Type: Article

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