Iridovirus infection of cell cultures from the Diaprepes root weevil, Diaprepes abbreviatus [PDF]
Journal of Insect Science, 2003 We here report the development and viral infection of a Diaprepes root weevil cell culture. Embryonic tissues of the root weevil were used to establish cell cultures for use in screening viral pathogens as potential biological control agents.
W.B. Hunter, S.L. Lapointe
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Iridovirus in the root weevil Diaprepes abbreviatus [PDF]
Journal of Insect Science, 2003 Invertebrate iridescent virus 6 (IIV6) was evaluated for mode of transmission and ability to cause infection in the root weevil, Diaprepes abbreviatus (L.). This is the first evidence of IIV6 infection in D.
W.B. Hunter +4 more
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Gut microbial community structure of the adult citrus root weevil Diaprepes abbreviatus [PDF]
Frontiers in Insect ScienceDiaprepes abbreviatus is an agricultural pest known to affect around 270 plant species across the Caribbean and the United States, posing significant challenges to pest management.
Imilce A. Rodriguez-Fernandez +6 more
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Diaprepes Root Weevil on Southern Highbush Blueberry in Florida
EDIS, 2019 Citrus root weevil, Diaprepes abbreviatus (Linnaeus) is a destructive pest on citrus trees. It is now becoming a significant pest on blueberry in central Florida, at times causing major damage to blueberry bushes that are more than two years old. This 3-
Douglas A. Phillips +2 more
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Weedy Hosts of the Diaprepes Root Weevil in Florida Sugarcane
EDIS, 2021 This publication provides an overview of Diaprepes root weevil and the role of weeds in providing harborage for the insect. Written by D. Calvin Odero and Ron Cherry, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, July 2021.
Dennis C. Odero, Ronald Cherry
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Children's Citrus Activity: Diaprepes Root Weevil
EDIS, 2019 This new two-page children’s activity sheet features pictures of Diaprepes root weevil larva and adults as well as feeding damage. Page two includes a maze. Written by Lauren M. Diepenbrock and Jamie D.
Lauren Diepenbrock, Jamie D Burrow
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Citrus Pest Quick Guide: Diaprepes Root Weevil
EDIS, 2020 A one-page quick guide written by Lauren M. Diepenbrock and Jamie D. Burrow and published by the Entomology and Nematology Department presents the life cycle of the Diaprepes root weevil and provides several photos of the pest and the damage it causes ...
Lauren M Diepenbrock, Jamie D Burrow
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Optimized Field Collection and Gut Dissection Workflows for Microbiome Studies of the Citrus Root Weevil, Diaprepes abbreviatus [PDF]
Bio-ProtocolCareful dissection of insect gut tissues is essential for microbiome studies to ensure accurate characterization of internal microbial communities and preservation of DNA integrity.
Paola Figueroa-Pratts +2 more
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Genome announcement of Steinernema khuongi and its associated symbiont from Florida [PDF]
G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics, 2021 Citrus root weevil (Diaprepes abbreviatesSteinernemaS. diaparepesiS. khuongiS. diaprepesiS. khuongiS. khuongiS. khuongiXenorhabdusS.
Anil Baniya, Peter DiGennaro
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Diaprepes Root Weevil, Diaprepes abbreviatus (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
EDIS, 1998 This document provides an in-depth profile of the Diaprepes root weevil, Diaprepes abbreviatus, a significant pest in Florida. Native to the Caribbean, it was first reported in Florida in 1964 and has since spread, causing extensive damage to citrus and
T.J. Weissling +3 more
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