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New set of microsatellite markers for the spotted-wing Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae): A promising molecular tool for inferring the invasion history of this major insect pest

European Journal of Entomology, 2015
Historical and observational data for invasive species are often sparse and incomplete, so molecular genetic markers are increasingly used and have proved to be efficient tools to make inferences about invasion histories.
Antoine FRAIMOUT, Anne LOISEAU, Donald K. PRICE, Anne XUÉREB, MARTIN Jean-François, Renaud VITALIS, Simon FELLOUS, Vincent DEBAT, Arnaud ESTOUP   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

The evolution of olfactory gene families in Drosophila and the genomic basis of chemical-ecological adaptation in Drosophila suzukii [PDF]

, 2016
How the evolution of olfactory genes correlates with adaption to new ecological niches is still a debated topic. We explored this issue in Drosophila suzukii, an emergin gmodel that reproduces on fresh fruit rather than in fermenting substrates likemost ...
Anfora, Gianfranco, Crava, Cristina M, Dekker, Teun, Horner, David, Kaur, Rupinder, Ometto, Lino, Pisani, Davide, Ramasamy, Sukanya, Revadi, Santosh, Rota-Stabelli, Omar   +9 more
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Genetic engineering for SIT application: a fruit fly‐focused review

Insect Science, EarlyView.
Abstract Sterile insect technique (SIT) has become a key component of efficient pest control. Fruit fly pests from the Drosophilidae and Tephritidae families pose a substantial and overwhelmingly increasing threat to the agricultural industry, aggravated by climate change and globalization among other contributors.
Serafima Davydova, Danheng Yu, Angela Meccariello   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Susceptibility of different grape varieties to Drosophila suzukii oviposition [PDF]

, 2016
In laboratory no-choice trials, we found significant differences in susceptibility of eleven different grape varieties to oviposition of D. suzukii. However, there was no obvious effect of berry color on oviposition, since varieties with dark berries ...
Cahenzli, Fabian, Daniel, Claudia
core  

Methyl N,N-dimethylanthranilate and ethyl propionate: repellents effective against spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii.

Pest Management Science
BACKGROUND Spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) (Diptera: Drosophilidae), is an economically important pest of soft and stone fruit crops.
C. Conroy, M. Fountain, E. Whitfield, David R. Hall, D. Farman, Daniel P. Bray   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

CRISPR/Cas9‐mediated mutagenesis of the white‐eye gene in the tephritid pest Bactrocera zonata

Insect Science, EarlyView.
Abstract Bactrocera zonata is a highly invasive agricultural pest that causes extensive damage to fruit crops. The Sterile Insect Technique (SIT), a species‐specific and environmentally friendly pest control method, significantly benefits from the availability of Genetic Sexing Strains (GSSs) that enable efficient mass production of males for sterile ...
Albert Nazarov, Tamir Partosh, Flavia Krsticevic, Dimitris Rallis, Yael Arien, Guy Ostrovsky, Reut Madar Kramer, Eyal Halon, Alfred M. Handler, Simon W. Baxter, Yoav Gazit, Kostas D. Mathiopoulos, Gur Pines, Philippos A. Papathanos   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Non-target effects of neurotoxic insecticides on Ganaspis cf. brasiliensis, a classical biological control agent of the spotted wing Drosophila

CABI Agriculture and Bioscience
The spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii, is an invasive pest causing significant economic losses worldwide. Current pest control strategies mainly rely on insecticides, which negatively impact fruit marketability and the sustainability of ...
Fabrizio Lisi, Carmelo Cavallaro, Lorenzo Fellin, A. Gugliuzzo, N. Desneux, Gianfranco Anfora, M. V. Rossi-Stacconi, A. Biondi   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Sequence and expression analysis of potential spermatogenesis‐specific gene cognates in the Caribbean fruit fly, Anastrepha suspensa

Insect Science, EarlyView.
Abstract The sterile insect technique (SIT) is a highly effective biologically‐based method for the suppression of many insect pest populations. SIT efficacy could be improved by methods of male sterilization that avoid the use of irradiation that can result in diminished fitness and mating competitiveness.
Alfred M. Handler, Richard B. Furlong, Chao Chen, Daniel A. Hahn   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Differential attraction of drosophilids to banana baits inoculated with Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Hanseniaspora uvarum within a Neotropical forest remnant [PDF]

, 2017
Background. Yeasts are a necessary requisite in the diet of most Drosophila species that, in turn, may vector their dispersal in natural environments.
Batista, Marcos R. D., Chaves, Rafael Djalma, Klaczko, Louis Bernard, Rosa, Carlos Augusto, Tidon, Rosana, Uno, Fabiana   +5 more
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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, Hannah‐Isadora Huditz, Monique M. van Oers, Vera I.D. Ros   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source