Effects of Planting Date and Soil Water on Infestation of Sunflower by Larvae of Cylindrocopturus adspersus123

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Plant population had no significant effect on the infesation level of Cylindrocopturus adspersus (LeConte) larvae infesting the stalks of cultivated sunflower under dryland conditions. However, the mean number of larvae per plant was significantly (5% level) reduced by both delayed planting dates and reduced preplant soil water. Delayed planting dates also significantly reduced the avg number of larvae per plant and percentage infestation in irrigated sunflower. Application of insecticide to control adults reduced the number of larvae infesting stalks of irrigated sunflower, reduced plant lodging, and resulted in significant (5% level) increases in both the quantity and the quality of seeds produced in plants that did not lodge.

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