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Aug 2026
Validation of a novel bioassay method for the evaluation of the activity of slow-acting insecticides on tomato borer Phthorimaea absoluta.
BACKGROUND Phthorimaea absoluta is one of the most devastating pests of tomato crops worldwide, with its control relying heavily on chemical insecticides. Assessing the risk of control failure and resistance levels is critical for evaluating insecticide efficacy. The globally adopted bioassay protocol is Insecticide Re...
M. Stavrakaki, Kyriaki Mylona, Dimitris Piperidis et al.
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