The use of natural substances for pest control in agriculture is, economically, a viable option and has benefits for both the humanbeing and the environment, due to its low persistence and toxicity. Thus, this trial aimed on determining the insecticidal potential of the extracts and essential oils of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.), anise (Pimpinella anisum L.) and clove (Caryophillus aromati...

Induced plant defence in response to phytophagous insects is a well described phenomenon. However, so far little is known about the effect of induced plant responses on subsequently colonizing herbivores in the field. Broccoli plants were induced in the belowground compartment using (i) infestation by the root-herbivore Delia radicum, (ii) root application of jasmonic acid (JA) or (iii) root ap...

Light of different wavelengths is essential for plant growth and development. Short-wavelength radiation such as UV can shift the composition of flavonoids, glucosinolates, and other plant metabolites responsible for enhanced defense against certain herbivorous insects. The intensity of light-induced, metabolite-based resistance is plant- and insect species-specific and depends on herbivore fee...

شته مومی کلم (Brevicoryne brassicae L.)، یکی از آفات کلیدی و اقتصادی گیاهان خانواده چلیپائیان در جهان می‌باشد که اثرات مخربی بر روی کلزا (Brassica napus به همراه داشته است. این تحقیق، منظور تخمین دقیق جمعیت کلم، سه روش نمونه‌برداری (عکس‌برداری، اندازه‌گیری میانگین طول ساقه آلوده وزنی شته)‌ عنوان تیمارهای اصلی با شمارش مستقیم تیمار شاهد مرحله غنچه‌دهی، گل‌دهی غلاف‌دهی طور جداگانه، مورد مقایسه قر...