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Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin ›› 2014, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (7): 246-253.doi: 10.11924/j.issn.1000-6850.2013-2463

Special Issue: 植物保护

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Current Pest Status and Key Problems in Areca Nut Palm Industry in China

  

  • Received:2013-09-17 Revised:2013-10-20 Online:2014-03-05 Published:2014-03-05

Abstract: A brief overview of Areca nut pests in China was made in this review, which focused on damages and managements regard to the fatal yellow leaf disease (YLD), Tirathaba rufivena (Walk) and other important diseases and pests; finally, key problems faced by Areca nut industry were put forward in 2 terms, food safety and YLD (integrated pest management), and then countermeasures targeted the 2 issues were given. The goal was to provide some constructive insights for the healthy development of China’s Areca nut industry.