Insects associated to the long pepper in the state of Acre, Brazil.

The long pepper (Piper hispidinervum) is an arbustive plant, that occur naturally in fallow areas in the State of Acre, Brazil, mainly in Acre River Valley. This plant has being studied for obtaining essential oils that contain substances used in the production of biodegradable insecticides and fragrances. However, the process of domestication of this species, with the cultivation in commercial scale, can be a factor that leads to the appearance of pests. This research had the objective to determinate the main insects associated to the long pepper.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: THOMAZINI, M. J.
Other Authors: MARCILIO JOSE THOMAZINI, CPAF-AC.
Format: Resumo em anais e proceedings biblioteca
Language:Portugues
pt_BR
Published: 2005-11-16
Subjects:Acre, Inseto, Pimenta Longa, Piper Hispidinervum,
Online Access:http://www.alice.cnptia.embrapa.br/alice/handle/doc/502986
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