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Resistance of some rose cultivars to the western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 July 2009

Wilma G. Gaum*
Affiliation:
Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of Stellenbosch, Republic of South Africa
J.H. Giliomee
Affiliation:
Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of Stellenbosch, Republic of South Africa
K.L. Pringle
Affiliation:
Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of Stellenbosch, Republic of South Africa
*
W.G. Gaum, Technikon SA, Private Bag X6, Florida, 1710Republic of South Africa.

Abstract

Some rose cultivars such as City of Belfast are more resistant to the western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) than others. Data from life tables and behavioural studies indicate that the reason for resistance may be physiological-chemical as well as the physical structure and colour of the flower. Some rose odours repelled F. occidentalis.

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Original Articles
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1994

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