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Impact of Fungicides Used for Wheat Treatment on Button Mushroom Cultivation
Little information is currently available on the potential environmental risks that fungicides applied during wheat cultivation and remaining in straw may have for mushroom production. The substrate for many cultivated ... -
Insects Associated with Sesame (Sesamun indicum L.) and the Impact of Insect Pollinators on Crop Production
A survey of insects associated with sesame, Sesamun indicum L. (Pedaliaceae) was conducted at the Agriculture Research Farm of The Faculty of Agriculture, University of Suez Canal during the growing seasons 2010 and 2011. ... -
Maize, Sunflower and Barley Sensitivity to the Residual Activity of Clomazone in Soil
Sensitivity of maize, sunflower and barley to clomazone residues in loamy soil was assessed in the study using bioassay. Clomazone was applied at a series of concentrations from 0.12 to 12 mg a.i./kg of soil. After 14 ... -
Management of Western Corn Rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera)
Western corn rootworm (WCR) was registered for the first time in Europe near the Surčin international airport in Serbia in 1992. The spread of WCR on the territory of Serbia and its population density increased fast. The ... -
Molecular Detection of Monilinia fructigena as Causal Agent of Brown Rot on Quince
Species of the genus Monilinia are important causal agents of fruit rot on pome and stone fruits in Serbia. The pathogen is very harmful, especially on small properties and cottage plantations where intensive control ... -
Multiresidue Analysis of Pesticides in Soil by Liquid-Solid Extraction Procedure
A multiresidue method for simultaneous determination of four pesticides (diazinon, acetochlor, aldrine and carbofuran) belonging to different pesticide groups, extracted from soil samples, is described. The method presented ... -
Occurrence of Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris (Pammel, 1895) Dowson 1939, on Brassicas in Montenegro
Brassicas form the most important group of vegetable crops in Montenegro. The cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) is most commonly grown, although other brassicas, particularly kale, Brussels sprout, cauliflower ... -
Pathogenicity of P. terrestris on Maize Seedlings
Pathogenicity of P. terrestris was determined by the Knop’s medium slants method in test tubes. Isolates originated from the roots of maize (Zea mays L.), barley (Hordeum vulgare L.), Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense ... -
The Possibilities of Slovakian Pyrethrum Production
This paper discusses possibilities for pyrethrum Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium (Trevir.) Vis. production in southern regions of Slovakia, with an emphasis on target marketing, management constraints and further research. ... -
Potential Use of Insecticides and Mineral Oils for the Control of Transmission of Major Aphid-Transmitted Potato Viruses
Viruses occurring in Serbia and other countries in the region are a huge problem constraining seed potato production. At lower altitudes, in lowland and hilly regions, where table potato production is widely distributed, ... -
Powdery Mildew on Spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.)
Symptoms resembling powdery mildew appeared on spinach crops during April and May in 2007. Infected plants have suppressed growth, smaller and degenerated young leaves. The affected leaves become yellowish and wilt in a ... -
Pseudomonas syringae – Pathogen of Sweet Cherry in Serbia
Characteristics of pathogenic Pseudomonas bacterial strains isolated from cherry in Serbia are presented in the article. Two types of symptoms were observed on cherry trees at few localities with intensive production in ... -
Residual Toxicity of Abamectin, Chlorpyrifos, Cyromazine, Indoxacarb and Spinosad on Liriomyza trifolii (Burgess) (Diptera: Agromyzidae) in Greenhouse Conditions
Liriomyza trifolii is an important pest of vegetable crops in many parts of the world including Iran. In this study potted bean plants were sprayed with recommended field rates of abamectin, chlorpyrifos, cyromazine, ... -
Rhagoletis cerasi Loew (Diptera: Tephritidae) – Biological Characteristics, Harmfulness and Control
The European cherry fruit fly, Rhagoletis cerasi Loew (Diptera: Tephritidae), is a highly destructive pest in sweet and sour cherry orchards with a distribution area throughout Europe and the temperate regions of Asia. ... -
Screening Test for Detection of Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Say) Sensitivity to Insecticides
In 2009, the sensitivity of 15 field populations of Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata Say.) - CPB was assessed to chlorpyrifos, cypermethrin, thiamethoxam and fipronil, four insecticides which are mostly ... -
Taxonomic Diversity of Fungi Associated with Some PCN Populations from Serbia
Increased content of pesticides in food chain resulted in using microorganisms as agents of biological control. The potato cyst nematodes (PCN) - Globodera pallida and G. rostochiensis belong to the group of the most ... -
Testing Sunflower Inbred Lines for Tolerance to Phoma Black Stem
Phoma black stem is caused by a widespread pathogen Phoma macdonaldii Boerema. The disease occurs regularly, causing damage by early defoliation and premature ripening. Complete resistance of sunflower to this disease ... -
Thermodynamic Characterisation of Early Phytotoxic Effects of Sulfonylurea Herbicides to Maize Lines
Variations in susceptibility of maize lines to herbicides depend on different factors. Visible signs of phytotoxicity do not occur in the first few days after application when plants are tolerant to some herbicides. The ... -
The Use of GIS Methodology in Jumping Plant Lice (Hemiptera: Psylloidae) Studies in Serbia
Entomofaunistic studies contain a large number of data regarding the number of collected species, the number of individuals within species, time of collection, localities, species biology and morphology natural enemies ... -
Virus Elimination from Ornamental Plants Using in vitro Culture Techniques
Viruses are responsible for numerous epidemics in different crops in all parts of the world. As a consequence of their presence great economic losses are being incurred. In addition to the development of sensitive ...