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Journal of Crop Protection
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ISSN 2251-9041 · University of Tarbiat Modares · 679 articles in the index
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Does superparasitism affect fitness of Ooencyrtus telenomicida, an egg parasitoid of Eurygaster integriceps?
Ooencyrtus telenomicida Vassiliev (Hym.: Encyrtidae) is an important and broadly distributed egg parasitoid of sunn pest Eurygaster integriceps Puton (Hem.: Scutelleridae) in Iran. Few studies have been carried out on this species. In this research, the life history of O. telenomicida, was studied…
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Fumigant toxicity, oviposition deterrence and repellency of three plant essential oils against Callosobruchus maculatus on five bean types
One of the most destructive pests affecting stored legumes is the bruchid beetle, Callosobruchus maculatus (F.). This study investigated the fumigant toxicity, oviposition deterrence, and repellency of three essential oils (EOs), including Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague, Cuminum cyminum (L.), and…
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Allelopathic potential of Zea mays, Senna spectabilis, and Muntingia calabura for suppression of tea-associated weeds
Abstract: Allelopathic potential of three plant species, namely, Zea mays, Senna spectabilis, and Muntingia calabura to control weeds was investigated via bioassays and field studies. The specific objectives were to identify the most phytotoxic plant extract, its effective concentration, the…
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Mulch-herbicide combination approach for urban green space weed control: A case study in Iran
Abstract: Weeds are considered one of the most significant challenges in managing urban green spaces, and controlling them is one of the most costly maintenance operations. This study aimed to investigate the feasibility of controlling weeds in rose shrub green spaces using a mulch-herbicide…
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Specific and rapid visual detection of organophosphorus and carbamate pesticides in agricultural products by gold nanoparticles conjugated with aptamer
Designing a fast, inexpensive, and easy method for on-site detection of pesticide residues is very important. In the present research, a sensitive nanobiosensor has been designed based on gold colloidal nanoparticles that could detect organophosphorus and carbamate pesticides. The biosensor was…
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Control of root rot disease caused by Rhizoctonia solani in mung bean plant Vigna radiata by nonpathogenic binucleate Rhizoctonia
Rhizoctonia solani Kühn is a pathogenic fungus that causes root rot diseases in mung bean plants, Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek, which can reduce productivity and even cause plant death. One way to control this disease is to use biological control agents, including binucleate Rhizoctonia (BNR)…
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Screening of pesticides for the control of Pseudomonas savastanoi pv. glycinea and Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens on soybean
In Russia, soybean Glycine max cultivation covers over 3 million hectares, but the low average yield leaves the potential of this crop in Russia still unattainable. Soybean diseases are among the main obstacles to increasing soybean yields. Chemical control remains an important tool for managing…
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Weeds of tea plantations of Assam and West Bengal of India and their management: A review
The most renowned tea-producing areas in India are located near the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains. The locations above encompass Assam and West Bengal. These areas are characterized by tropical to subtropical climates, with annual precipitation ranging from 1150 to 2800 mm and temperatures…
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Influence of insecticide application timing on the field efficacy of chemical treatments against Agonoscena pistaciae (Hemiptera: Psyllidae)
The pistachio psyllid, Agonoscena pistaciae Burckhardt & Lauterer, is one of the most destructive pests of pistachio trees in Iran. This study evaluated the efficacy of five chemical compounds including abamectin (EC 1.8%), acetamiprid (SP 20%), hexaflumuron (EC 10%), hexaflumuron (EC 10%) +…
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Oviposition preference and host susceptibility of the oriental fruit fly Bactrocera dorsalis Hendel (Diptera: Tephritidae) on commercial mango varieties
The Oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel), is a serious fruit pest in South Asia; however, studies of its oviposition behavior on different host fruits in Sri Lanka are insufficient. Hence, the present study was conducted to determine the oviposition preference and host susceptibility of…
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Biological and life table parameters of the mealy almond aphid, Hyalopterus amygdali, on five commercial cultivars of almonds under laboratory conditions
The mealy almond aphid, Hyalopterus amygdali (Hemiptera: Aphididae), is an important pest that causes severe damage to almond in Iran. This research studied the life table and population growth parameters of H. amygdali on five almond cultivars: ‘Mamaei’, ‘Rabie’, ‘Ferragnes’, ‘Shahrood 7’, and…
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First report of highly pathogenic Cladosporium cladosporioides isolates on durum wheat plant under controlled conditions in Algeria
Phytopathogens isolated from durum wheat grains collected across twenty-eight locations in northeastern Algeria revealed, for the first time, the presence of Cladosporium cladosporioides isolates in durum wheat seeds in Algeria. These isolates were identified through macroscopic and microscopic…
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Identification of different types of resistance to stripe rust Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici, in some dryland wheat genotypes of Iran
Stripe (yellow) rust, caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. Tritici (Pst), is a globally devastating wheat disease and a critical yield-limiting factor in Iran, often resulting in severe production losses and necessitating costly chemical interventions. The deployment of host resistance remains the…
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Estimation of the adult Sunn Pest, Eurygaster integriceps Puton (Hem.: Scutelleridae) population in wheat fields using the sweeping method
In Iran, Sunn Pest Eurygaster integriceps is a major economic pest of wheat and barley. Current chemical control relies on targeting overwintering adults in wheat fields, requiring precise and efficient population assessments. While sweep-net sampling is commonly used, it lacks a strong theoretical…
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Dodartia orientalis reproduction under temperature, salinity, and burial constraints
Dodartia Dodartia orientalis L. (Scrophulariaceae) is an invasive perennial weed that has been investigated as a medicinal plant species. There are no comprehensive studies on the biology of this weed. Seven experiments on seeds and rhizomes were conducted in the laboratory and greenhouse at the…
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More environmental resources consumption in low-input intercropped maize-cowpea leads to the suppression of weed growth
The current research was conducted to assess weed growth suppression in intercropped maize and cowpea related to the utilization of some environmental resources, including solar radiation, soil moisture, and space. The study was performed using a randomized complete block design with three…
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Compatibility and efficacy of Beauveria bassiana with selected insecticides and fungicides for managing Thrips tabaci (Thysanoptera: Thripidae)
Onion thrips, Thrips tabaci Lindeman (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), is a major pest in Iran, causing significant agricultural losses. Biological control methods are crucial for reducing reliance on chemical insecticides and fungicides, minimizing environmental pollution, and mitigating insect…
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Influence of fodder beet cultivars on the life history traits of Spodoptera exigua
The beet armyworm, Spodoptera exigua (Hubner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), poses a significant threat to beet plants, adversely affecting their yield. This study assessed the demographic parameters of this pest on seven commercial fodder beet cultivars, including “Kyros”, “1025”, “Geryty”, “Alianka”…
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Orobanche crenata control in three faba bean varieties by soaking seeds in acetylsalicylate solutions
The prevalence of Orobanche crenata on faba bean fields in the Mediterranean region is a serious problem. The chemical inducers, including salicylic acid and its analogues were reported to activate the systemic acquired resistance in plants to subsequent pathogen attacks. The effect of different…
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Population fluctuations of the Walnut aphids Chromaphis juglandicola and Panaphis juglandis (Hemiptera: Aphididae) and their natural enemies in Farokhshahr and Saman walnut orchards, Southwestern Iran
Walnut aphids, the small walnut aphid Chromaphis juglandicola (Kaltenbach), and the large walnut aphid Panaphis juglandis (Goeze) are economic pests of walnut trees in Chaharmahal va Bakhtiari province Southwestern Iran. The population fluctuations of walnut aphids and their natural enemies were…