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Systemic insecticides: Control of plant feeding pests by poisoning plant juices studied
Authors
Robert L. MetcalfRobert B. Carlson
Authors Affiliations
Robert L. Metcalf is Associate Entomologist, University of California College of Agriculture, Riverside; Robert B. Carlson is Laboratory Technician, University of California College of Agriculture, Riverside.Publication Information
Hilgardia 4(11):3-10. DOI:10.3733/ca.v004n11p3. November 1950.
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Abstract
Systemic insecticides— compounds which can be absorbed readily by plant foliage and roots and subsequently trans-located throughout the plant—render the plant tissues poisonous or unpalatable to juice feeding insect pests.
Metcalf R, Carlson R. 1950. Systemic insecticides: Control of plant feeding pests by poisoning plant juices studied. Hilgardia 4(11):3-10. DOI:10.3733/ca.v004n11p3
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