Dynamics of a subterranean trophic cascade in space and time

Trophic cascades, whereby predators indirectly benefit plant biomass by reducing herbivore pressure, form the mechanistic basis for classical biological control of pest insects. Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN) are lethal to a variety of insect hosts with soil-dwelling stages, making them promising...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of nematology. - 1969. - 40(2008), 2 vom: 28. Juni, Seite 85-92
1. Verfasser: Ram, Karthik (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Gruner, Daniel S, McLaughlin, John P, Preisser, Evan L, Strong, Donald R
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2008
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Journal of nematology
Schlagworte:Journal Article
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