Volatile chemical profile of the feeding hosts of the coconut scale insect, Aspidiotus rigidus Reyne

• Main Authors: Tavera, Mary Angelique A., Cruz, Demi Jane, Almarinez, Billy Joel M., Carandang, Jose Santos R., VI, Amalin, Divina M., Janairo, Jose Isagani B.
• Format: text
• Published: Animo Repository 2019
• Subjects: Aspidiotus—Philippines; Coconut—Diseases and pests—Control—Philippines; Biology
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/11260
• Institution: De La Salle University

The coconut industry represents a major agricultural industry, especially in tropical countries. Coconut - derived products have found widespread applications, and are commercially valuable. One of the major insect pests is the coconut scale insect, Aspidiotus rigidus Reyne. This has recently infest...