Lethal effects of the wild potato Solanum bulbocastanum on the planthopper Pentastiridius leporinus, a vector of bacterial pathogens in potato
Eva Therhaag, Karin Gorzolka, J rgen Gross
The paper tests the wild potato Solanum bulbocastanum against the planthopper Pentastiridius leporinus, finding it causes higher mortality but is preferred over cultivated potato.
Journal of Applied Entomology · Feb 24, 2026Peer-reviewedEcology