Cover crops affect insect and spider populations in apple orchards
Authors
Miguel A. AltierrLinda L. Schmidt
Authors Affiliations
Miguel A. Altieri is Assistant Professor and Assistant Entomologist, Division of Biological Control, University of California, Berkeley; Linda L. Schmidt is Staff Research Associate, Division of Biological Control, University of California, Berkeley.Publication Information
Hilgardia 40(1):15-17. DOI:10.3733/ca.v040n01p15. January 1986.
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Abstract
Manipulation of cover crops may improve biological control of some pests
Altierr M, Schmidt L. 1986. Cover crops affect insect and spider populations in apple orchards. Hilgardia 40(1):15-17. DOI:10.3733/ca.v040n01p15
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