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Genetic Resistance to Currant Borer in Ribes Cultivars
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Abstract
The larvae of the currant borer (Synanthedon tipuliformis Clerck), a clearwing moth, are pests of cultivated black, red, and white currants (Ribes L.) throughout the world. While broad-spectrum insecticides are the standard control, more environmentally friendly techniques, such as mating disruption using synthetic pheromones, can be successful. Genetic resistance is not extensively reported or employed as a pest control strategy. We screened 150 diverse black (Ribes subgenus:...
