Moazzem Khan

Plant-based and dynamic thresholds for mirids in early stage cotton.

Moazzem Khan December 4, 2013 Comments Off

There have been a number of reports of mirid infestation in cotton on the Central Highlands and at St George. Recent research has focused on the development of plant-based thresholds that should make it easier to make decisions about mirid control.

Research developments in Solenopsis mealybug management and boll rot in cotton.

Moazzem Khan September 18, 2012 Comments Off

Solenopsis mealybug (Phenacoccus solenopsis) was first identified at Emerald and the Burdekin during the 2009-10 cotton growing season. This sucking pest causes leaf distortion, stunting and reduced boll size and number. Heavy infestations can lead to plant death. Solenopsis mealybugs also produce a honeydew which affects photosynthesis and leads to sooty mould development on lint. This pest has the potential… Read more »