Pickleworm resistance in Cucurbita

One hundred seventy-five plant introductions of Cucurbita were evaluated in a series of field experiments for resistance to the pickleworm, Diaphania nitidalis (Stoll). Distinct differences were detected in degree of pickleworm damage among 3 species tested, C. maxima, C. moschata, and C. pepo. The...

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Published in:The Florida entomologist 1974-03, Vol.57 (1), p.27-32
Main Authors: Dilbeck, J.D, Todd, J.W, Canerday, T.D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cream
Culling
Diaphania nitidalis
Entomology
Fruits
Infestation
Introduced plants
Pepos
Plants
Squashes
Turkeys
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Summary:One hundred seventy-five plant introductions of Cucurbita were evaluated in a series of field experiments for resistance to the pickleworm, Diaphania nitidalis (Stoll). Distinct differences were detected in degree of pickleworm damage among 3 species tested, C. maxima, C. moschata, and C. pepo. The plant introductions of C. maxima and C. moschata were generally more resistant than C. pepo although certain accessions of C. pepo sustained very little damage by pickleworm and appear to be a promising source of resistant germ plasm.
ISSN:0015-4040
1938-5102
DOI:10.2307/3493826