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peer-reviewed research article

Success of mite-fighting tactics evaluated: In Central Valley, early-season release of Willamette mites confers resistance on wine grapes

authors

Richard Karban, Department of Entomology, UC Davis
Frank G. Zalom

publication information

California Agriculture 52(6):21-24. DOI: 10.3733/ca.v052n06p21. November-December 1998.

Summary

Early season releases of Willamette mites at low densities reduced populations of Pacific mites in vineyards throughout the season by conferring plant resistance.

author affiliations

R. Karbart is Insect Ecologist, Department of Entomology, UC Davis; ;