Pest categorisation of Tecia solanivora. [PDF]
Abstract The Panel on Plant Health performed a pest categorisation of Tecia solanivora (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) the Guatemalan potato tuber moth, for the EU. T. solanivora is a well‐defined species which feeds exclusively on Solanum tuberosum. It was first described from Costa Rica in 1973 and has spread through Central America and into northern ...
EFSA Panel on Plant Health (EFSA PLH Panel) +23 more
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Efficacy of a postharvest treatment aiming at eradication of all developmental stages of Tecia solanivora in ware potatoes. [PDF]
Abstract The European Commission requested the EFSA Panel on Plant Health to prepare and deliver a scientific opinion on the efficacy of a postharvest treatment aiming to eradicate all developmental stages of Guatemalan potato tuber moth Tecia solanivora (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in ware potatoes.
EFSA Panel on Plant Health (PLH) +23 more
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Development of a Quarantine Postharvest Treatment against Guatemalan Potato Moth (Tecia solanivora Povolny) [PDF]
Tecia solanivora is a quarantine organism regarded as one of the insect pests causing major economic losses during potato cultivation and storage in Central America. The potatoes trade between countries, the interest in introducing new potato varieties, the great adaptability of the insect to different agro-ecological conditions, and the globalization ...
Gloria Lobo, Raimundo Cabrera
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Genetic and biological analysis of Colombian Phthorimaea operculella granulovirus isolated from Tecia solanivora (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae). [PDF]
ABSTRACTTecia solanivora(Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) is an invasive potato pest of the north of South America that recently colonized zones wherePhthorimaea operculella(Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), a taxonomically related insect, was established. Nowadays, both species can be found in most areas in different proportions.
Espinel-Correal C +6 more
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QTL analysis reveals quantitative resistant loci for Phytophthora infestans and Tecia solanivora in tetraploid potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) [PDF]
Late blight and Guatemalan potato tuber moth caused by Phytophthora infestans and Tecia solanivora, respectively, are major phytosanitary problems on potato crops in Colombia and Ecuador.
Mauricio Soto-Suárez +2 more
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Main entomopathogenic microorganisms of Tecia solanivora and their mechanisms of action
Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is one of the most important crop in Colombia and worldwide, stands out as one of the vegetable sources of proteins and carbohydrates. S. tuberosum is affected by a large number of pests; among them is Tecia solanivora, this important phytopathogen was identified in Guatemala - (Central America).
Guerra-Luran, Emmanuel +1 more
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Host-plant location by the Guatemalan potato moth Tecia solanivora is assisted by floral volatiles. [PDF]
Insects locate their host plants using mainly visual and olfactory cues, generally of the exploited plant structure. However, when the resource is difficult to access, it could be beneficial to utilise indirect cues, which indicates the presence of reward (e.g., oviposition site or mate).
Karlsson MF, Proffit M, Birgersson G.
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Standard protocols for plant health scientific assessments. [PDF]
Abstract In accordance with the EFSA Strategy 2027 outlining the need for fit‐for‐purpose protocols for EFSA generic scientific assessments, the EFSA Panel on Plant Health (PLH Panel) developed standard protocols to harmonise the problem formulation process and outputs for mandates addressing recurrent scientific questions.
EFSA Panel on Plant Health (PLH) +30 more
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Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance <i>Phthorimaea operculella</i> granulovirus. [PDF]
Abstract The conclusions of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) following the peer review of the initial risk assessments carried out by the competent authority of the rapporteur Member State, The Netherlands for the pesticide active substance Phthorimaea operculella granulovirus are reported.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) +52 more
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Genomic Analysis of Gut Bacteria in Tecia Solanivora: Insights into Host Functions and Their Potential in Biocontrol. [PDF]
Pantoja L +2 more
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