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Iflaviruses in arthropods: when small is mighty
Insect Science, EarlyView.Many arthropod species harbor iflaviruses, which often cause covert (asymptomatic) infections, but may still affect host fitness. We review the impact of iflaviruses on arthropod fitness, immunity, behaviour as well as the iflavirus’ host range, transmission, tissue tropism and the interactions with other microorganisms within arthropods.
Annamaria Mattia +3 more
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Remote Sensing, 2022 This research investigates the capability of field-based spectroscopy (350–2500 nm) for discriminating banana plants (Cavendish subgroup Williams) infested with spider mites from those unaffected.
Aaron Aeberli +4 more
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Insect Science, EarlyView.The mutualism between Tapinoma ibericum ants and Aphis gossypii disrupts the biological control exerted by Aphidius colemani in greenhouse peppers. Ant exclusion increased parasitism and the presence of most natural enemies, although Aphidoletes aphidimyza was more abundant with ants.
Jesús Foronda +7 more
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DISTRIBUTION AND POPULATION OF PAPAYA CARMINE SPIDER MITES AND THEIR PREDATORS
Annals of Tropical Research, 1980 Distribution pattern and population fluctuation of the carmine spider mite and its predators were studied in unsprayed Solo papaya trees grown at the Kauai Branch Experiment Station of the University of Hawaii, at Kapaa from 1978 to 1979.
Nelson M. Esguerra, Frank H. Haramoto
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EFFICACY OF Phytosefuluse persimifis (A.-l-i.) IN CONTROLLING THE TWO SPOTTED SPIDER MITE Tetranychus urticae KOCH ON YOUNG PEACH TREES AT BEIHERA GOVERNORATE [PDF]
Journal of Plant Protection and Pathology, 2006 The predatory mite Phyloer‘ufus persimifis (A. -H.) was released to control the two spotted Spider mite Telranychus urticae Koch on young peach orchards at Adam Village. EI-Nobaria province,EL-Beheira Governorat,. During the season 2005 at the rate of
Mona EI-Ghobashy,
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Extreme Silk Toughness in Caerostris Spiders Is Limited to Adult Females
Integrative Zoology, EarlyView.We ask whether species with exceptionally tough silk, like Caerostris bark spiders, show different developmental patterns in silk toughness between ontogenetic stages and sexes. We found that only large females produce exceptionally tough silk with higher initial stiffness, while juvenile females as well as adult and juvenile males produce inferior ...
Matjaž Gregorič +4 more
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Sulfur can suppress mite predators in vineyards
California Agriculture, 1997 The Pacific spider mite and the Willamette spider mite are the most common mite pests on grapevines. A single-season study of a vineyard near Madera showed that regular sulfur applications for powdery mildew control can exacerbate ...
Rachid Hanna +3 more
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1172. Dendrobium chryseum Rolfe
Curtis's Botanical Magazine, EarlyView.Summary Dendrobium chryseum is a widespread orchid from continental tropical Asia and Taiwan with a confused taxonomical history. In addition to its horticultural merits and its use in Traditional Chinese Medicine, this species has significant cultural importance among the Tsou people of Taiwan. Notes on pollination, cultivation, taxonomy, distribution,
André Schuiteman +4 more
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1177. Streptocarpus aylae T.J.Edwards
Curtis's Botanical Magazine, EarlyView.Summary Streptocarpus aylae T.J.Edwards, a spectacular, rosette forming herbaceous perennial from cliffs of the Msikaba River in Pondoland, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa is illustrated and discussed. The species is known from only two sites and is highly localised, growing in humus rich cracks and crevices on sandstone cliffs.
Paul Rees +6 more
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Features description for the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis Athias-Henriot, 1957 (Mesostigmata: subfam. Amblyseiinae) [PDF]
BIO Web of ConferencesThe predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis A.-H. is used as aspecific acariphage on vegetable and flower crops. In protected ground P.persimilis is the most effective predator of twospotted spider mites (Tetranychidae).
Meshkov Yury +4 more
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