Claim · model-written summary
Geocoris spp. were identified as main thrips predators but occurred in relatively low numbers.
- Taxon
- strawberry
Fragaria ×ananassae1 - Outcome
- main thrips predatorse0
- Qualifier
- relatively low numberse0
Verbatim
e0“Geocoris spp. and Orius spp. were identified as the main thrips predators in the system, although in relatively low numbers.”
e1“strawberry fields”
Title
Allan Busuulwa; Alexandra M. Revynthi; Oscar E. Liburd; et al. Insects 2024. doi:10.3390/insects15100776
Other claims from this paper (4)
- Method / resource Ornamental pepper and sweet alyssum were selected after screening five banker plants for predator attraction and flowering.
- Intervention effect Strawberries within 3.7 m of ornamental pepper had less S. dorsalis leaf damage than strawberries farther away.
- Observation Orius spp. were identified as main thrips predators but occurred in relatively low numbers.
- Recommendation The authors highlight incorporating ornamental pepper as a banker plant in strawberry production.
