Evaluation of field resistance to cocoa thrips (Selenothrips rubrocintus)

Thrips, Selenothrips rubrocintus (Giard), is an important pest on cocoa. The objective of this study in the International Clone Trial of the CFC project is to evaluate varietal resistance of cocoa to this pest and to compare it with resistance to other insects. The parameter of observation is the average incidence or degree of attack. (Résumé d'auteur)