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Resistance of squash genotypes to Bemisia tabaci (Genn.) biotype B (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae)

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Author(s):
Edson L L Baldin [1] ; Ronaldo A Beneduzzi [2] ; Douglas R Souza [3] ; Efrain S Souza [4]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] UNESP. FCA. Depto. Produção Vegetal
[2] UNICASTELO. FCA. Lab. Entomologia
[3] UNICASTELO. FCA. Lab. Entomologia
[4] UNICASTELO. FCA. Lab. Entomologia
Total Affiliations: 4
Document type: Journal article
Source: Neotropical Entomology; v. 38, n. 4, p. 526-530, 2009-08-00.
Abstract

Field assays were performed to evaluate the attractiveness and the non-preference of whitefly Bemisia tabaci (Genn.) biotype B for oviposition on squash genotypes (Cucurbita pepo) and to observe the susceptibility of genotypes (Novita, Sandy, Caserta Cac Melhorada, Novita Plus, Samira, Bianca, AF-2858 and Caserta TS) to silverleaf symptoms. The Sandy genotype was the least attractive to whitefly, while Novita Plus, AF-2858 and Samira were the most attractive. The Caserta Cac Melhorada genotype was the least preferred for oviposition. The Sandy and AF-2858 genotypes were the most productive, with the highest mean of fruits produced. The lowest silverleaf symptoms index was observed for the Sandy and Caserta Cac Melhorada genotypes. (AU)