Pests
Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group)
The cabbage whitefly (Aleyrodes proletella) is a major pest of Brussels sprouts that feeds on plant sap. The pest causes growth inhibition and a decrease in the market quality of the sprouts.
In the reference 3 varieties crop Brussels sprouts, where this is mentioned in the description.
The primary pest species on this crop is the cabbage whitefly (Aleyrodes proletella), while the greenhouse whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) is encountered less frequently. The insects colonize the underside of leaves, sucking out sap, which leads to yellowing, curling of leaf blades, and overall stunting of plant development.
During their life cycle, larvae secrete honeydew, which triggers the development of sooty molds. This residue impairs photosynthesis and renders the sprouts unfit for human consumption. Specific resistance genes in Brussels sprout varieties have not been identified; the search for resistance is being conducted by evaluating leaf morphological characteristics and the biochemical composition of the phloem.
General information about the subject — on the page Whitefly.
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Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts