1966Journal of Economic EntomologyRequires access

Effects of the Boll Weevil and Bollworm on Cotton Quality1

J. K. Walker, R. L. Hanna

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Cotton-quality tests were conducted on lint and seed samples collected from a series of insecticide experimental treatments. Despite considerable damage to bolls by the boll weevil, Anthonomus grandis Boheman, and the bollworm, Heliothis zea (Boddie), cotton quality was not affected.

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Cotton-quality tests were conducted on lint and seed samples collected from a series of insecticide experimental treatments. Despite considerable damage to bolls by the boll weevil, Anthonomus grandis Boheman, and the bollworm, Heliothis zea (Boddie), cotton quality was not affected.

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Cotton-quality tests were conducted on lint and seed samples collected from a series of insecticide experimental treatments. Despite considerable damage to bolls by the boll weevil, Anthonomus grandis Boheman, and the bollworm, Heliothis zea (Boddie), cotton quality was not affected.

Key concepts: Anthonomus, Boll weevil, Bollworm, Heliothis zea, Biology, Lint, Agronomy, Heliothis

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