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Vaccinating grapevines against spider mites
Authors
Gregory English-LoebRichard Karban
Paul Verdegaal
Authors Affiliations
Gregory English-Loeb is a Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Entomology, UC Davis; Richard Karban is Associate Professor, Department of Entomology, UC Davis; Paul Verdegaal is Farm Advisor, Cooperative Extension, Sun Joaquin County.Publication Information
Hilgardia 45(1):19-21. DOI:10.3733/ca.v045n01p19. January 1991.
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Abstract
Central Valley grape growers can reduce damage from Pacific mites by inoculating infested vines with the less-damaging Willamette mites. Such “vaccinations” may become a useful technique for pest management.
English-Loeb G, Karban R, Verdegaal P. 1991. Vaccinating grapevines against spider mites. Hilgardia 45(1):19-21. DOI:10.3733/ca.v045n01p19
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