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Insect biological control of the tomato‐potato psyllid Bactericera cockerelli, a review
ABSTRACT The tomato‐potato psyllid (TPP) Bactericera cockerelli is a polyphagous herbivore and a renowned pest of solanaceous crops found in America and the Pacific region. Over the last fifteen years, several strategies have been tested worldwide to successfully manage this species, but these have been mostly unsuccessful.
Emiliano R. Veronesi +2 more
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Evaluation of Egg-Laying Deterrent Treatments for Potato/Tomato Psyllid [PDF]
Abstract Greenhouse trials were conducted on potted tomatoes, approximately 18 inches in height. Experimental design was completely randomized with four replications. Pots were placed among tomatoes sustaining high populations of potato/tomato psyllid, all ready for migration to the plants involved in experimental treatments ...
Ahmed M. Al-Jaber, Whitney Cranshaw
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Potato production in the United States: Two‐decade update and future sustainable pathways
Abstract In the United States, agriculture accounts for approximately 10% of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, including contributions from potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) production, a staple crop in the American diet. However, limited research has focused on recent trends in US potato production, particularly the contribution of different ...
Isaac Kwadwo Mpanga +4 more
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Many insects harbour ancient beneficial endosymbionts that produce essential nutrients. Two planthopper species from the Cixiidae family harbour different tripartite endosymbiont consortia, including a previously unknown and likely ancient Gammaproteobacterium in addition to Karelsulcia and Vidania.
Jessica Dittmer +6 more
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Effects of contaminants of emerging concern on Megaselia scalaris (Lowe, Diptera: Phoridae) and its microbial community. [PDF]
Drought, rising temperatures, and expanding human populations are increasing water demands. Many countries are extending potable water supplies by irrigating crops with wastewater.
Gan, Jay +5 more
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Biorational insecticides for control of the tomato potato psyllid
Since its discovery in 2006 the tomato potato psyllid Bactericera cockerelli (ulc) (TPP) has been considered a significant pest of solanaceous crops in New Zealand resulting in an intensification of insect pest control measures often with the use of broadspectrum insecticides In the search for more sustainable control methods in outdoor potato crops ...
N. Jorgensen, R.C. Butler, J. Vereijssen
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Fat body (FB) acts as a major metabolic center important for the regulation of a variety of physiological processes such as embryogenesis, reproduction, flight, overwintering, protection, and communication. Lipid amounts and fatty acid (FA) composition vary with species, stage of life, and their diet.
Shahida Anusha Siddiqui +2 more
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Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum’ has recently been reported to be associated with vegetative disorders and economic losses in carrot and celery crops in Spain.
Gabriela Teresani +7 more
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Modeling of the spatial distribution of Bactericera cockerelli Sulc. (Hemiptera: Triozidae), in Solanum tuberosum L. (Solanales: Solanaceae) [PDF]
La producción de Solanum tuberosum L., Lycopersicum esculentum Mill. y Physalis ixocarpa Brot. (Solanales: Solanaceae) ha sufrido fuertes pérdidas económicas por la presencia de Bactericera cockerelli Sulc.
Porcayo-Camargo, Elvia +2 more
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Harmonia axyridis: what will stop the invader? [PDF]
Copyright © International Organization for Biological Control (IOBC) 2007.In recent years Harmonia axyridis (Pallas, 1773) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) has become a very popular insect among biological control practitioners and scientists, not only for ...
Borges, Isabel +4 more
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