Least-squares means of two-generational fecundity<sup>a</sup> following topical exposure of <i>M. persicae</i> to sublethal concentrations of imidacloprid.

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a<p>24 h old nymphs were topically treated and thereafter reared on untreated potato leaf discs. Fecundity of each resulting adult was recorded every 2 days until it died. In the succeeding generation, 5 randomly selected 24 h old nymphs were tracked and fecundity of the resulting adults was recorded every 2 days until they died. G<sub>0</sub> is initial generation, G<sub>1</sub> is progeny of G<sub>0</sub>.</p>b<p>Progeny per adult data were log transformed before analysis. Backtransformed means are presented. Values followed by different letters are significantly different (LSD, α = 0.05). SEM values are not backtransformed.</p>c<p>Mean total number of nymphs produced over four generations.</p

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