A number of plant characteristics are known to render the cultivars less suitable or unsuitable for feeding, oviposition and development of insect pests. Broadly, these characteristics can be classified into two categories, i.e., biophysical and biochemical. 1. Biophysical Bases: The plant resistance is controlled by several morphological factors like remote factors, e.g., colour, shape, size, […]
Bases of Plant Resistance to Insect Pests | Pest Management
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