Tag Archives: Opuntia spp.

Abstract:The false carmine cochineal, Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae), is the most devastating pest of cactus pear around the world. Recently this cochineal has become an increasing threat to…

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Abstract:The cactus, Opuntia ficus-indica Mill. has become an increasingly important crop in some arid parts of Africa, particularly the Mediterranean region of North Africa. The cochineal insect Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockrell) has…

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Abstract:The cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica L. Mill.) is a very important plant to northern Ethiopia used as food for the community and feed for their livestock, as fence…

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Abstract:Cactus pear which is locally named beles, has a significant advantage in economic, social and environmental aspects in Tigray. In some parts, it becomes a substitute for the…

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Abstract:The wild cochineal (Dactylopius opuntiae, Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) is the main pest of prickly pear plantations. Although there are different strategies for its control, the use of insecticides is…

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Abstract:Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Miller is found at different locations around the world, and it is frequently infested by the false carmine cochineal, Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae). Hyperaspis trifurcata Schaeffer is a…

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Orelha de Elefante

Paolo Inglese is a full professor (AGR/03) in the Scienze Agrarie, Alimentari e Forestali department at the University of Palermo.[1][4] He is also the rector delegate for…

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PROF. STEFANO LA MALFA: A PASSION FOR PLANT SCIENCE Prof. Stefano La Malfa is a distinguished professor in the Department of Agriculture, Food, and Environment at the…

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Prof. Jose Dubeux – Delving into the groundbreaking research and contributions of the renowned expert in forage production and sustainable agriculture Introduction: In the realm of sustainable…

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Adigrat University Campus Ethiopia

A Beacon of Hope for Adigrat University and Sustainable Agriculture In the heart of Ethiopia, Adigrat University stands as an institution dedicated to empowering the nation’s next…

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