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Weeds may augment biological control of insects
Author
Miguel A. AltieriAuthor Affiliations
Miguel A. Altieri is Assistant Professor and Assistant Entomologist, University of California, Berkeley.Publication Information
Hilgardia 35(5):22-24. DOI:10.3733/ca.v035n05p22. May 1981.
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Abstract
Outbreaks of some insect pests are more likely to occur in weed-free than in weed-diversified crops.
Altieri M. 1981. Weeds may augment biological control of insects. Hilgardia 35(5):22-24. DOI:10.3733/ca.v035n05p22
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