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Insect biological control of the tomato‐potato psyllid Bactericera cockerelli, a review

open access: yesNew Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science, Volume 53, Issue 4, Page 795-811, December 2025.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of Egg-Laying Deterrent Treatments for Potato/Tomato Psyllid [PDF]

open access: yesArthropod Management Tests, 1998
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
openaire   +1 more source

Potato production in the United States: Two‐decade update and future sustainable pathways

open access: yesAgronomy Journal, Volume 117, Issue 6, November/December 2025.
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
wiley   +1 more source

The Endosymbiont Consortia of Two Cixiidae Planthoppers Reveal an Ancient Symbiosis With ‘Candidatus Mirabilia Symbiotica’

open access: yesEnvironmental Microbiology Reports, Volume 17, Issue 5, October 2025.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of contaminants of emerging concern on Megaselia scalaris (Lowe, Diptera: Phoridae) and its microbial community. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
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
core   +1 more source

Biorational insecticides for control of the tomato potato psyllid

open access: yesNew Zealand Plant Protection, 2013
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
openaire   +2 more sources

Insect Lipids as Novel Source for Future Applications: Chemical Composition and Industry Applications—A Comprehensive Review

open access: yesFood Science &Nutrition, Volume 13, Issue 7, July 2025.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Search for potential vectors of ‘Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum’: population dynamics in host crops

open access: yesSpanish Journal of Agricultural Research, 2015
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
doaj   +1 more source

Modeling of the spatial distribution of Bactericera cockerelli Sulc. (Hemiptera: Triozidae), in Solanum tuberosum L. (Solanales: Solanaceae) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
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
core  

Harmonia axyridis: what will stop the invader? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
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
core   +1 more source

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