Seed-borne pests in alfalfa: their identity released!

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Seed-borne pests in alfalfa: their identity released!

Important legume crop, alfalfa can be affected by seed-borne pests.

A review of the scientific literature identified 15 pests, including 4 seed-transmitted pests.

These data enrich the ISTA Reference Pest List with an eleventh crop.

To learn more: www.seedtest.org. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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