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Host effects of leafhopper resistant glandular-haired alfalfa on alfalfa weevil and potato leafhopper populations in Virginia

PI(s): Youngman, Roger R, Dellinger, Theresa (Tree)

Investigators: Kuhar, Thomas P, Laub, Curt

Website: Virginia Alfalfa IPM Source

Abstract: A three-year field study indicated that the leafhopper resistant alfalfa variety in this study did not provide acceptable resistance to potato leafhopper. This particular leafhopper resistant variety, which was sold at a premium for such purpose, is no longer being marketed by the parent company.

Commodities: Alfalfa, Forages

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