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: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the spatial-temporal distribution of phytophagous and predatory mites in the canopy of Jatropha curcas L. Mite richness, diversity, and abundance were determined, and higher values were observed primarily in
Althieris de Souza Saraiva +4 more
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Phytophagous mites on genetically modified maize with Bacillus thuringiensis genes [PDF]
: The study of non-target organisms such as mites, can provide information about the possible effects of transgenic maize cultivars on the arthropod community.
Tamara Esteves Ferreira +4 more
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Phytophagous mites infesting vegetable crops of Kerala, India
There are very less number of studies on plant mites from northern part of Kerala, a state province in India. The objective of this study was to have an extensive survey on plant mites from northern part of Kerala.
Chithra Lekha, Sheela Kinathi
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Phytophagous mites transmitting plant viruses: update and perspectives [PDF]
Plant viruses can be effectively transmitted by phytophagous mites. Many species of mites, mainly criophyids and tenuipalpids, induce symptoms in infested plants that may be mistaken for viral diseases or may hide infections produced by unidentified putative viruses.
de Lillo E. +6 more
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Phytophagous and predatory mites in slovenia
A chronology and review of previous publications on the occurrence and description of plant-inhabiting mites in Slovenia is presented. The list of mites recorded in Slovenia includes six species of Tetranychidae, which were first recorded by Janezic in 1951 and 1975.
Bohinc, Tanja, Trdan, Stanislav
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An acaricide-treated net to control phytophagous mites
Abstract A new technique to control phytophagous mites was tested in West Africa on the African eggplant Solanum macrocarpon. This technique consisted of covering plants with a net impregnated with the acaricide dicofol. The net was applied during the night to protect the net fabric and the active ingredient from UV degradation and to avoid ...
Martin, T. +4 more
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Vertical extratification of phytophagous and predator mites (Acari) on Caryocar brasiliense (Caryocaraceae) tree canopies [PDF]
The distribution of Caryocar brasiliense Camb. (Caryocaraceae) trees is wide in the Brazilian Cerrado biome and its fruits are used by humans for food and as the main income source of many communities.
Germano Leão Demolin-Leite +7 more
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Background. Phytophagous mites of the Tetranychidae family (Prostigmata) have the potential to cause losses to the national production of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz), one of the important crops for food security in Panama.
Randy Atencio Valdespino +6 more
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Review of the phytophagous mites collected on citrus in the world
A review of the phytophagous mites collected on citrus in the world is presented. The economic importance of citriculture and the economic effects of this important group of Arthropods on citrus are discussed. One hundred and four phytophagous species are treated, belonging to the families Phytoptidae Murray, Eriophyidae Nalepa, Diptilomiopidae Keifer,
V. Vacante, Vacante, V.
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Effects of Alternative Prey Density on Cannibalism in Adult Female <i>Neoseiulus californicus</i>. [PDF]
Using two strains of N. californicus—TU (reared long‐term on T. urticae) and OB (reared long‐term on O. bakeri)—this study demonstrated that although alternative prey density had no significant effect on cannibalism, both rearing strain and conspecific life stage significantly influenced cannibalistic behavior, with a significant interaction between ...
Zhang FX +4 more
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