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The effect of Tarsonemus fragariae Zimmermann (Acarina: Tarsonemidae) on strawberry yields
Author(s) -
ALFORD D. V.
Publication year - 1972
Publication title -
annals of applied biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 80
eISSN - 1744-7348
pISSN - 0003-4746
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-7348.1972.tb04683.x
Subject(s) - biology , mite , infestation , pest analysis , horticulture , fragaria , botany , agronomy
SUMMARY Experimental plots, arranged within commercial strawberry fields, were used to study the effect of Tarsonemus fragariae infestations on strawberry yields. Yields and the mean weight of individual fruits were inversely related to mite infestation levels. Yield reductions of over 50% were attributable to this pest.