Abstract
The objective of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of insecticides for control of sweetpotato whitefly (SWF) on broccoli under low desert growing conditions. Broccoli, “General” plants were transplanted on 17 September 2014 at the University of California Desert Research and Extension Center, El Centro, CA, into double row beds on 40-inch centers, with a spacing five inches between plants. Stand establishment was achieved using overhead sprinkler irrigation, and thereafter, furrow irrigation was used for plant health maintenance. Plots were four beds, 13.3 ft in width by 50 ft in length and bordered by one untreated bed. Five replications of each treatment were arranged in an RCB design. Insecticidal compounds, formulations, and application rates are provided in the tables. All insecticide treatments were …
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