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Biology and Co-Occurrence of Psyllobora vigintimaculata taedata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) and Powdery Mildews in an Urban Landscape of California by Sutherland, Andrew M, Parrella, M. P

“…Biological control of powdery mildew (PM) plant pathogens may offer a solution to chemical control problems such as resistance, worker safety, and effects on…”
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The feasibility of using the sterile insect technique against Liriomyza trifolii (Diptera: Agromyzidae) infesting greenhouse chrysanthemum by KASPI, R, PARRELLA, M P

“…Summary Liriomyza trifolii is a serious pest of chrysanthemum greenhouses and other crops around the world. The larvae feed within the leaves of the host…”
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Biology of Liriomyza by Parrella, M P

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Developmental Biology of Citrus Mealybug Under Conditions Typical of California Rose Production by Laflin, H. M, Parrella, M. P

“…The developmental biology of citrus mealybug, Planococcus citri (Risso) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), was studied at constant and varying temperatures on roses,…”
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Biological control in protected culture: Will it continue to expand? by Parrella, M. P.

“…The adoption of biological control in protected culture around the world is addressed. Recent breakthroughs have been made where dominant lethal genetic…”
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Direct effects of recombinant nuclear polyhedrosis viruses on selected nontarget organisms by Heinz, K M, McCutchen, B F, Herrmann, R, Parrella, M P, Hammock, B D

“…A limitation to effective field use of naturally occurring nuclear polyhedrosis viruses (NPVs) is the slow rate at which they kill their host. In making NPVs a…”
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Host location and utilization by selected parasitoids of Bemisia argentifolii (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae): implications for augmentative biological control by Heinz, K.M. (Texas AandM University, College Station, TX.), Parrella, M.P

“…We examined the host-finding capabilities of 5 species of Bmisia argentifolii Bellows and Perring parasitoids from 9 geographical localities, and related these…”
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Multivariate approach to identifying patterns of Bemisia argentifolii (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) infesting cotton by Brazzle, J.R, Heinz, K.M, Parrella, M.P

“…The influence of agronomic factors on the abundance and distribution of Bemisia argentifolii Bellows and Perring infesting cotton was described using principal…”
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The effect of leaf-mining by Liriomyza trifolii on seed set in greenhouse marigolds by Heinz, Kevin M., Parrella, Michael P.

“…The effect of foliage feeding by the serpentine leafminer, Liriomyza trifolii (Burgess), on seed production and germination by male-sterile marigolds (Tagetes…”
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Evaluation of the Limb-Beating Sampling Method for Estimating Spider (Araneae) Populations on Apple Trees by McCaffrey, J. P., Parrella, M. P., Horsburgh, R. L.

“…The limb-beating sampling method was evaluated with regard to its seasonal efficiency and the effects of the time of day of sampling. The efficiency of…”
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Improving the Biological Control of Leafminers (Diptera: Agromyzidae) Using the Sterile Insect Technique by Kaspi, R, Parrella, M P

“…The leafminer Liriomyza trifolii (Burgess) (Diptera: Agromyzidae) is a worldwide pest of ornamental and vegetable crops. The most promising nonchemical…”
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Quantitative Assessment of Insect Olfactometer Performance by Experimental Flow Analysis by Giles, D.K., Heinz, K.M., Parrella, M.P.

“…Biocontrol organisms respond to olfactory cues with behavior which can affect their efficacy as pest control agents. Investigations into olfactory stimuli and…”
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Fungal pathogen controls thrips in greenhouse flowers by B Murphy, T Morisawa, J Newman, S Tjosvold, M Parrella

“…Western flower thrips cause considerable losses in a wide range of agricultural crops by feeding on leaves and fruit, laying eggs in fruit and transmitting…”
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Arabidopsis IQD1, a novel calmodulin-binding nuclear protein, stimulates glucosinolate accumulation and plant defense by Levy, M, Wang, Q, Kaspi, R, Parrella, M.P, Abel, S

“…Glucosinolates are a class of secondary metabolites with important roles in plant defense and human nutrition. To uncover regulatory mechanisms of…”
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addition of potassium silicate to the fertilizer mix to suppress Liriomyza leafminers attacking chrysanthemums by Parrella, M.P, Costamagna, T.P, Kaspi, R

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Reducing the abundance of leafhoppers and thrips in a northern California organic vineyard through maintenance of full season floral diversity with summer cover crops by Nicholls, Clara I., Parrella, Michael P., Altieri, Miguel A.

“…1 Maintenance of floral diversity throughout the growing season in vineyards in the form of summer cover crops of buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) and…”
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Developmental Biology of Citrus Mealybug Under Conditions Typical of California Rose Production by Laflin, H M, Parrella, M P

“…The developmental biology of citrus mealybug, Planococcus citri (Risso) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), was studied at constant and varying temperatures on roses,…”
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Predatory mites help control thrips on floriculture crops by N Hessein, M Parrella

“…Western flower thrips is an increasingly important pest of field and greenhouse crops. Biological control with predaceous mites may be a viable option when…”
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Host Suitability Of Selected Ficus Species For Thrips Palmi (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) by O'Donnell, CA, Parrella, M P

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Seed extract shows promise in leafminer control by U Stein, M Parrella

“…Neem, a natural insecticide from a tropical tree, may help control the leafminers in chrysanthemums…”
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