The basis of a new bioinsecticide is developed to control a pest of banana plantations
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 13:01
in Biology & Nature
The Chrysodeixis chalcites moth is regarded as one of the most serious pests in horticultural, ornamental and fruit crops. On the Canary Islands they can be responsible for losses of up to 30 percent in the total weight of banana plantations. Public University of Navarre researcher Alexandra Bernal has tackled the biotechnological developments needed to obtain a new insecticide to control this pest.