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To distinguish host or nonhost plant of a phytophagous insect, it is important that a standardized procedure is in place. Disc method used for chewing and biting insects is described in this chapter. The statistical methods that can be employed are also mentioned.
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The authors would like to thank authorities of the National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, and Pest Control India, Bengaluru, for their encouragement and support.
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Basanagouda, G., Bhanu, K.R.M. (2019). Standardization of Feeding Tests in Phytophagous Insects to Host and Nonhost Plants. In: Kumar Chakravarthy, A., Selvanarayanan, V. (eds) Experimental Techniques in Host-Plant Resistance. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2652-3_8
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