Thrips and Tospovirus management: an overview
Kennedy G
Department of Entomology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC USA.
Correspondence: george_kennedy@ncsu.edu
This presentation will provide a brief overview of recent advances in our understanding of thrips population dynamics and Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) epidemiology as they relate to currently available options for TSWV management. The constraints on TSWV management imposed by modern cropping systems will be discussed in an attempt to identify the essential attributes of viable management options for TSWV.
