PhD Dissertation at the University of Basrah Explores Methods for Controlling the Okra Leafhopper Insect
A PhD dissertation at the College of Agriculture, University of Basrah, investigated various methods for controlling the okra leafhopper insect using different types of silicon and some plant pesticides.
The study, presented by researcher Dawood Salman Hamed, aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of these methods in reducing the insect's spread within integrated pest management programs.
The results showed that the use of nano-silicon contributed to reducing the insect's population density, while the pesticide Oxymatrine achieved high efficacy as a safe alternative to chemical pesticides.
The study also indicated that yellow traps at a height of 50 cm were the most attractive to the insects, reinforcing their inclusion in control plans.
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