A portable chamber for experimental observations of Bactericera cockerelli on plant seedlings and leaves
Abstract
We describe a portable, economical plastic chamber for observations on development and reproduction of potato-tomato psyllid, Bactericera cockerelli for up to a few wk on plant material under controlled conditions. It can be used for other insects as well.
Sumario
Se describe una cámara de plástico portátil y económica para observaciones durante semanas del desarrollo y reproducción de el psílido de la papa y tomate, Bactericera cockerelli en material vegetal bajo condiciones controladas. Esta cámara también se puede utilizar para otros insectos.
Key Words: insect; phytophagous; laboratory; Solanaceae
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