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Hydromulches in Organic Strawberry Production: Effects on Densities of Insect Pests and Natural Enemies

open access: yesJournal of Applied Entomology
ABSTRACT Liquid‐sprayable cellulose hydromulches (HM) are alternatives to plastic polyethylene (PE) mulches for weed suppression in organic agriculture. However, their impact on arthropod pests and natural enemies remains unexplored.
Andres Torres‐Moya   +2 more
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Population Genomics Approaches Identify a Cryptic, Emerging Generalist Pest Complex. [PDF]

open access: yesEcol Evol
Molecular gut content analysis and RAD‐seq analysis revealed a peanut pest complex where previously only one species was considered problematic. Both species exhibited a wide, but somewhat distinct, variety of plants among their diets, and peanut‐feeding was rare. Diet generalism combined with a stepwise pattern of dispersal among fields might underlie
Rodrigues PAP   +7 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Role of Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds in Promoting Plant Growth and Disease Resistance in Horticultural Production

open access: yesPlant Signaling & Behavior, 2023
Microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOCs) are a diverse group of volatile organic compounds that microorganisms may produce and release into the environment. These compounds have both positive and negative effects on plants, as they have been shown to
Chonlada Srikamwang   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pest categorisation of Pantoea ananatis

open access: yesEFSA Journal, 2023
The EFSA Plant Health Panel performed a pest categorisation of Pantoea ananatis, a Gram‐negative bacterium belonging to the Erwiniaceae family. P. ananatis is a well‐defined taxonomic unit; nonetheless, its pathogenic nature is not well defined and non ...
EFSA Panel on Plant Health (PLH)   +24 more
doaj   +1 more source

Biological parameters of Duponchelia fovealis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) reared in the laboratory on two diets

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Entomology, 2017
Duponchelia fovealis Zeller is a polyphagous insect that has been recently reported attacking strawberry plants (Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne). Despite its economic importance there are few studies on this pest because it is difficult to rear it in the ...
Maria A.C. ZAWADNEAK   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Multitactic Preplant Soil Fumigation with Allyl Isothiocyanate in Cut Flowers and Strawberry

open access: yesHortTechnology, 2020
Allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) is a glucosinolate produced in cruciferous plant species. AITC is known to act as a pesticide on microorganisms, insects, and weeds.
Mark Hoffmann   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Presence of Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura, 1931) (Diptera Drosophilidae) in Liguria (Italy)

open access: yesJournal of Entomological and Acarological Research, 2010
The presence of Drosophila suzukii in Liguria (Italy) on strawberries and raspberries is reported.
Luciano Süss, Mariella Costanzi
doaj   +1 more source

Cannibalism in Buchananiella whitei (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) and its intraguild interactions with seven predatory mites (Acari: Phytoseiidae & Laelapidae). [PDF]

open access: yesPest Manag Sci
Extraguild prey reduces cannibalism and intraguild predation in Buchananiella whitei, while first‐instar nymphs dominate most predatory mites, with outcomes affected by body size and behavioral traits. Abstract BACKGROUND Cannibalism and intraguild predation (IGP) are common interactions among predators that can influence the effectiveness of ...
Gong Y, Zhang K, Xuan Q, Zhang ZQ.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Comparison of Environmental-Friendly and Chemical Spray Calendar for Controlling Diseases and Insect Pests of Strawberry during Nursery Seasons

open access: yesResearch in Plant Disease, 2015
Major diseases and insect pests in nursery season of strawberry were anthracnose, powdery mildew, Fusarium wilt, two-spotted spider mite, and aphids. Environmental-friendly and chemical application schedules can improve diseases and insect pests control with relatively fewer organic and chemical materials inputs compared with spray programs when it’s ...
Myeong Hyeon Nam   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

ANTHONOMUS RUBI (HERBST, 1795) (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE) A NEW DANGEROUS PEST IN THE ECOLOGICAL CROPS OF STRAWBERRY IN THE SOUTHERN REGIONS OF ROMANIA [PDF]

open access: yesScientific Papers Series : Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and Rural Development, 2013
In Romania mostly of 70% of strawberry ecological plantations were cultivated with specific commercial cultivars like Premial, Red Gauntlet, Dana and Elsanta.
Traian MANOLE   +3 more
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