Acaricidal activities of Santolina Africana and Hertia Cheirifolia, two endemic plants of north Africa, on the two spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae)
(2011) 7th Ecology and Behaviour Meeting — Location: Rennes, France (2.May.2011)
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- [en] The two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch, is a worldwide pest which feeds on a large variety of plant families. Because its resistance to acaricides is spreading rapidly,the development of new biological control tactics for population management is crucial. Plant extracts, such as Santolina africana and Hertia cheirifolia (Asteraceae), may represent viable alternatives, since they are currently considered to be minimumrisk pesticides. Although these two plants are known for their biocidal properties, the extract concentration that provides ...
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Institut agronomique de Tunis Département de Protection des Plantes et Maladies Post-récolte Entomologie-Acarologie Université de Liège
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Attia, S., Grissa, K. L., Le Goff, G., Lognay, G., Heuskin, S., Mailleux, A.-C., & Hance, T. (2011). Acaricidal activities of Santolina Africana and Hertia Cheirifolia, two endemic plants of north Africa, on the two spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae). 7th Ecology and Behaviour Meeting, Rennes, France. https://hdl.handle.net/2078.5/225052