Development of High-Density Genetic Linkage Maps and Identification of Loci for Chestnut Gall Wasp Resistance in Castanea spp. [PDF]
Castanea sativa is an important multipurpose species in Europe for nut and timber production as well as for its role in the landscape and in the forest ecosystem.
Daniela Torello Marinoni +10 more
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Evaluating Dryocosmus Kuriphilus-induced Damage on Castanea Sativa. [PDF]
Dryocosmus kuriphilus Yasumatsu has become a major pest for Castaneasativa since its arrival in Europe. Its galling activity results in the formation of different gall types and prevents the development of normal shoots. Repeated and uncontrolled attacks cause, besides the production of galls and the attendant gall-related reduction in leaf area ...
Gehring E +3 more
europepmc +3 more sources
Genome-wide analysis of bHLH transcription factor family reveals their involvement in kernel development and biotic stress responses in Chinese chestnut [PDF]
IntroductionThe basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) transcription factor family plays crucial roles in plant growth, development, and responses to environmental stresses.
Rongchen Li +11 more
doaj +2 more sources
Textile Physical Barriers against the Chestnut Gall Wasp Dryocosmus kuriphilus
Dryocosmus kuriphilus Yasumatsu is a species originating from China that, during the 20th century, has spread rapidly throughout many countries, affecting mainly different species of the genus Castanea spp.
Antonio J. Álvarez, Rocío M. Oliva
doaj +4 more sources
Tree Diversity Limits the Impact of an Invasive Forest Pest. [PDF]
The impact of invasive herbivore species may be lower in more diverse plant communities due to mechanisms of associational resistance. According to the "resource concentration hypothesis" the amount and accessibility of host plants is reduced in diverse ...
Virginie Guyot +6 more
doaj +2 more sources
The Asian chestnut gall wasp (ACGW), Dryocosmus kuriphilus Yasumatsu (Hymenoptera: Cynipidae), is a global pest of chestnut trees. This pest was first recorded in Slovenia in 2005.
George Melika, Katarina Koß
exaly +3 more sources
New findings of terrestrial arthropods from the Azorean Islands [PDF]
The knowledge on taxonomic diversity of arthropods is key to better understanding the biodiversity patterns and processes and guiding sustainable conservation strategies and practices. In the Azores, terrestrial arthropods are relatively well-inventoried
Mário Boieiro +12 more
doaj +4 more sources
Commodity risk assessment of <i>Castanea sativa</i> plants from the United Kingdom. [PDF]
Abstract The European Commission requested the EFSA Panel on Plant Health to prepare and deliver risk assessments for commodities listed in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2019 as ‘High risk plants, plant products and other objects’. This Scientific Opinion covers plant health risks posed by graftwood, whips, bare root plants and potted ...
EFSA Panel on Plant Health (PLH) +38 more
europepmc +2 more sources
Torymus sinensis and its close relatives in Europe: a multilocus phylogeny, detailed morphological analysis, and identification key [PDF]
The introduction of the biological control agent Torymus sinensis Kamijo (Hymenoptera, Chalcidoidea, Torymidae) to control the populations of the chestnut gall wasp Dryocosmus kuriphilus Yasumatsu (Hymenoptera, Cynipidae) is considered one of the ...
Ionela-Mădălina Viciriuc +5 more
doaj +3 more sources
Dryocosmus kuriphilus . [Distribution map]. [PDF]
Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Dryocosmus kuriphilus Yasumatsu. Hymenoptera: Cynipidae. Hosts: Chestnut ( Castanea spp.). Information is given on the geographical distribution in Europe (Italy), Asia (China, Fujian, Guangdong, Hebei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Liaoning ...
null CABI, null EPPO
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