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Early detection Opogona now possible

Researchers of Wageningen UR have discovered a new sex pheromone for easy and specific detection of infestations and contaminations of the banana borer (Opogona sacchari) in a large number of crops.

Application of this new sex pheromone in a pheromone trap enables early detection of the banana borer and timely deployment of specific measures.

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Less pesticides in banana cultivation
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22 Oct 2009
New edition e-newsletter Plant Life
23 Sep 2009
Potato Genome Sequence Released by International Group of Scientists
14 Sep 2009
Early detection Opogona now possible
10 Sep 2009
Novel breeding strategy for plant resistance
Genome of potato pathogen sequenced
26 Aug 2009
Van den Ende General Director Plant Sciences Group of Wageningen UR
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