Articles
| Open Access | FRUIT FLY DYNAMICS IN CITRUS RETICULATA BLANCO ORCHARDS: A COMPREHENSIVE TEPHRITID (DIPTERA: TEPHRITIDAE) SURVEILLANCE AND INFESTATION ASSESSMENT"
MUHAMMAD HUSSAIN , NUCLEAR INSTITUTE FOR AGRICULTURE AND BIOLOGY (NIAB), FAISALABAD-38950, PUNJAB, PAKISTANAbstract
Citrus production is a vital component of agricultural economies worldwide, but it is often threatened by infestations of tephritid fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae). This study conducted a comprehensive assessment of tephritid fruit fly dynamics in Citrus reticulata Blanco orchards, focusing on population density monitoring and fruit infestation intensity. Over the course of an annual cycle, extensive surveillance was carried out to collect data on fruit fly populations, their distribution, and the extent of fruit damage. Results provide crucial insights into the management of tephritid fruit fly infestations in citrus orchards, offering valuable information for sustainable citrus production practices.
Keywords
Fruit flies, Tephritidae, Citrus reticulata Blanco, Orchard, Population density, Fruit infestation
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