Assessment of host plants resistance in Oryza sativa to the African rice gall midge, Orseolia oryzivora Harris and Gagné (Dipt., Cecidomyiidae), with a description of a new method for screening under artificial infestation.

Authors :: Williams, C.T.
Ukwungwu, M.N.
Singh, B.N.
Okhidievbie, O.
Source :: Journal of Applied Entomology. Jul2001, Vol. 125 Issue 6, p341. 9p. 1 Diagram, 3 Charts, 3 Graphs.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Describes the method for screening rice germplasm for resistance to the African rice gall midge (AfRGM) in Nigeria. Role of partial resistance on the management of AfRGM; Development of resistant varieties; Percentage rate of tiller infestation levels.

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