Optimal Irradiation Strategy to Induce Male Sterility in Cotton Mealybug, <i>Phenacoccus solenopsis</i> Tinsley (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae)

Optimal Irradiation Strategy to Induce Male Sterility in Cotton Mealybug, <i>Phenacoccus solenopsis</i> Tinsley (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae)

<i>Phenacoccus solenopsis</i> Tinsley is a highly invasive pest threatening global cotton production and numerous cultivated crops. The sterile insect technique (SIT), based on γ-ray irradiation, offers a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to chemical controls for managing pests. T...

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Main Authors: Wanying Dong, Yang Lei, Chaogang Liu, Farman Ullah, Jun Huang, Zhongshi Zhou, Yaobin Lu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-03-01
Series:Plants
Subjects:
<i>Phenacoccus solenopsis</i> Tinsley
sterile insect technique
γ-ray
optimal dose
radiation biology
mating competitiveness
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/14/6/912
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