Effect of 2,4-D [herbicide] on the quality of water hyacinth as food for insects [biological control agents]

Wright, A.G. . Div. of Entomology; Bourne, A.S. . Inst. of Plant Production and Processing

Effect of 2,4-D [herbicide] on the quality of water hyacinth as food for insects [biological control agents]

1990

Wright, A.G. (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Indooroopilloy (Australia). Div. of Entomology) | Bourne, A.S. (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Indooroopilly (Australia). Inst. of Plant Production and Processing)

Application of the herbicide at rates up to 2 kg per ha decreased leaf hardness and increased nitrogen content. The results indicate that low levels of herbicide application can favour attack by herbivores such as the biocontrol agents Sameodes albiguttalis and Neochetina spp.

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