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Clover seed chalcid in alfalfa: No effective chemical control measures yet available for use against insect causing heavy losses to alfalfa seed growers

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Oscar G. Bacon , University of California, Davis.
Walter D. Riley, University of California, Davis.
Vernon E. Burton, University of California.
Armen V. Sarquis, University of California.

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California Agriculture 13(7):7-7.

Published July 01, 1959

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A tiny wasp, the clover seed chalcid– Bruchophagus gibbus (Boh.)–is of increasing importance as a major pest in central California alfalfa seed producing areas. The insect has long been known in California and its damage has been particularly severe in the southern desert regions.

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The above progress report is based on Research Project No. H-1735.

Clover seed chalcid in alfalfa: No effective chemical control measures yet available for use against insect causing heavy losses to alfalfa seed growers

Oscar G. Bacon, Walter D. Riley, Vernon E. Burton, Armen V. Sarquis
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Clover seed chalcid in alfalfa: No effective chemical control measures yet available for use against insect causing heavy losses to alfalfa seed growers

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Authors

Oscar G. Bacon , University of California, Davis.
Walter D. Riley, University of California, Davis.
Vernon E. Burton, University of California.
Armen V. Sarquis, University of California.

Publication Information

California Agriculture 13(7):7-7.

Published July 01, 1959

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Author Affiliations show

Abstract

A tiny wasp, the clover seed chalcid– Bruchophagus gibbus (Boh.)–is of increasing importance as a major pest in central California alfalfa seed producing areas. The insect has long been known in California and its damage has been particularly severe in the southern desert regions.

Full text

Full text is available in PDF.

Author notes

The above progress report is based on Research Project No. H-1735.


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