Evaluating multiple approaches for managing western corn rootworm larvae with seed blends

Journal of Applied Entomology

Volumn 139, Issue 1-2, 2015, Pages 76-86

  Tinsley, N A ^a   Estes, R E ^a   Schrader, P M ^a   Gray, M E ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA CHAMPAIGN   (United States)

Author keywords

Bt; Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte; Integrated refuge; Root injury; Soil insecticide; Zea mays (L.)

Indexed keywords

DIABROTICA; DIABROTICA VIRGIFERA VIRGIFERA; HEXAPODA; ZEA MAYS;

EID: 84921960939     PISSN: 09312048     EISSN: 14390418     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/jen.12134     Document Type: Article

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