A diagnostic real-time PCR assay for the rapid identification of the tomato-potato psyllid, Bactericera cockerelli (Šulc, 1909) and development of a psyllid barcoding database. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2020 The accurate and rapid identification of insect pests is an important step in the prevention and control of outbreaks in areas that are otherwise pest free.
J C Sumner-Kalkun +9 more
doaj +6 more sources
Identification and expression analysis of aquaporins in the potato psyllid, Bactericera cockerelli. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 Aquaporin (AQPs) proteins transport water and uncharged low molecular-weight solutes across biological membranes. Six to 8 AQP genes have been identified in many insect species, but presently only three aquaporins have been characterized in phloem ...
Freddy Ibanez +2 more
doaj +8 more sources
Bacterial communities of the psyllid pest Bactericera cockerelli (Hemiptera: Triozidae) Central haplotype of tomato crops cultivated at different locations of Mexico [PDF]
PeerJ, 2023 Background The psyllid, Bactericera cockerelli, is an insect vector of ‘Candidatus Liberibacter’ causing “Zebra chip” disease that affects potato and other Solanaceae crops worldwide. In the present study, we analyzed the bacterial communities associated
Maria Goretty Caamal-Chan +5 more
doaj +3 more sources
Transcriptome analysis of "Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum" in its psyllid vector, Bactericera cockerelli. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 "Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum" (Lso) is an emergent pathogen of carrots in Europe and solanaceous plants in North and Central America and New Zealand.
Freddy Ibanez +2 more
doaj +8 more sources
Chili Pepper Jojutla Morelos (Capsicum annuum L.), CJ-2018: A Variety Resistant to Bactericera cockerelli [PDF]
Insects, 2022 Chili pepper is a vegetable of worldwide economic and gastronomic importance. The psyllid, Bactericera cockerelli, is an economically important pest in this crop, causing considerable losses in its production.
Manuel Silva-Valenzuela +2 more
doaj +2 more sources
Tomato Potato Psyllid Bactericera cockerelli (Hemiptera: Triozidae) in Australia: Incursion, Potential Impact and Opportunities for Biological Control [PDF]
Insects, 2023 Incursion and establishment of an exotic pest may threaten natural habitats and disrupt ecosystems. On the other hand, resident natural enemies may play an important role in invasive pest control.
Shovon Chandra Sarkar +5 more
doaj +2 more sources
Bactericera cockerelli Picorna-like Virus and Three New Viruses Found Circulating in Populations of Potato/Tomato Psyllids (Bactericera cockerelli) [PDF]
VirusesAn investigation of viruses circulating in populations of field and laboratory potato/tomato psyllids (Bactericera cockerelli) was conducted using high-throughput sequencing (HTS) technology and conventional RT-PCR. Three new viruses were discovered: one
Jennifer Dahan +5 more
doaj +2 more sources
Tomato Varieties Influence the Performance of Tamarixia triozae (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) on Bactericera cockerelli (Hemiptera: Triozidae) Nymphs [PDF]
Insects, 2022 The potato/tomato psyllid Bactericera cockerelli is the Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum bacterium vector that causes diseases in Solanaceae crops. Pest control is based on synthetic chemical insecticides, plant extracts, and natural enemies such as ...
Juan Mayo-Hernández +5 more
doaj +2 more sources
Sulfur nanocomposites with insecticidal effect for the control of Bactericera cockerelli [PDF]
Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology, 2023 The purpose of this research was to synthesize nanocomposites consisting of sulfur nanoparticles coated with eucalyptus and rosemary essential oils to determine the insecticidal effect in the control of nymphs of paratrioza (Bactericera cockerelli (Sulc)
Lany S. Araujo-Yépez +4 more
doaj +2 more sources
A Preliminary Study on Identifying the Predator Community of Invasive Bactericera cockerelli (Hemiptera: Triozidae) and Developing Molecular Identification Tools for Testing Field Predation [PDF]
InsectsThe tomato potato psyllid Bactericera cockerelli (Hemiptera: Triozidae) is a significant insect pest of Solanaceae. In early 2017, it was first detected in Perth, Western Australia.
Shovon Chandra Sarkar +2 more
doaj +2 more sources