Dataset for: Standard Evaluation Trial for Leaf Miner Fly

The larval stage is the most destructive because the mining reduces the photosynthetic ability of the plant. Larval damage in a growing plant follows a well-established pattern: the larvae attack the plant from the bottom, and later the rest of the plant becomes infested as well.

The rate and level of infestation of plants are affected by varietal differences, age, and the physiological state of the plant. The procedure for evaluation of advanced clones to Leaf Miner Fly (LMF) resistance involves trials over 2 seasons under moderate and high adult infestation. All evaluation trials include a susceptible local variety as a control.