A rapid, simple lysostaphin lysis susceptibility test to differentiate the genera Staphylococcus and Micrococcus was evaluated. Of 181 strains from culture collections, 95 of 95 Staphylococcus strains were lysed, and 79 of 79 Micrococcus strains were not lysed. The seven Planococcus strains were resistant. Clinical isolates (890) were tested with lysostaphin and for the ability to produce acid ...

The effectiveness of augmentation programs varies depending on natural enemy species released, targeted pest, and release environment. For example, open-fields, row crops, and orchards present a more difficult environment for successful natural enemy release than protected environments, such as glasshouses. Released natural enemies may disperse from the target site, perform poorly at ambient te...

Çalışmada, en önemli unlubit avcılarından biri olan Nephus includens Kirsch (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)’in, bağların zararlılarından Planococcus ficus (Signoret) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae)’un farklı dönemleri üzerindeki tüketim kapasitesi ve dönem tercihi araştırılmıştır. Denemeler 25 ± 1 ºC sıcaklık, %60 10 nem 16:8 (aydınlık/karanlık) koşullarındaki iklim kabinlerinde yürütülmüştür. N. inclu...