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Application of Intercropping for Reducing Some Cauliflower Insects

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: Effects of intercropping cauliflower with cabbage or radish on the population of aphids (Myzus persicae Sulz., Aphis gossypii Glover & Brevicoryne brassicae L.), white cabbage butterfly (Artogeia rapae L.) and the diamond-back moth (Plutella xylostella L.) were studied during two successive winter seasons (2005-2006) and (2006-2007). Results showed significantly effect for reducing infestation with the insect pests of cauliflower intercropped. Intercropping with cabbage reduced aphids and A. rapae populations than the monoculture. While intercropping with radish, the P. xylostella population was reduced than the monoculture. High numbers of aphids and A. rapae were detected in December during both seasons. While, November was the preferred month for P. xyslostella.

Source: Journal of Plant Protection and Pathology /Journal of Plant Protection and Pathology

DOI: 10.21608/jppp.2007.220679

Authors: Violette Abd-El-Malak,, Badr-El-Sabah Fetoh

Institution: Agricultural Research Center

Language: English

Topic: Insect-Plant Interactions and Control

Subfield: Insect Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4234037257