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Agroecology for integrated pest management: impact of shade tree composition and spatial structure on pest infestation in cocoa agroforests

, 2013
Agroecology involves optimizing ecological processes in cropping systems to reduce nonsustainable use of external inputs such as pesticides. Mixed cropping systems are more likely to reduce pest infestations than monocultures. In addition to plant species diversity, their spatial structure may also have an impact on pest infestation.
Gidoin, Cynthia, Babin, Régis, Bagny-Beilhe, Leïla, Cilas, Christian, Ten Hoopen, Gerben Martijn, Ngo Bieng, Marie-Ange   +5 more
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Temporal dynamics of co‐inoculation of Leptosphaeria maculans and Leptosphaeria biglobosa determine interspecific competition and disease development on oilseed rape

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
This study provides evidence that the timing of co‐inoculation of Leptosphaeria maculans and Leptosphaeria biglobosa determine the outcome of interspecific competition and disease development on their host oilseed rape. Abstract BACKGROUND Phoma stem canker is one of the most economically damaging diseases of oilseed rape, caused by co‐existing fungal ...
Evren Bingol, Chinthani S. Karandeni Dewage, Aiming Qi, Faye Ritchie, Bruce DL Fitt, Yong‐Ju Huang   +5 more
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Community composition, abundance and activity‐density of carabids and staphylinids depend on prey abundance and adjacent habitat even in diverse agricultural landscapes

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
Carabid and staphylinid communities are shaped by adjacent habitat type, prey availability and landscape context, influencing natural pest control across agricultural landscapes. Abstract BACKGROUND The functioning of agroecosystems depends on key ecosystem processes that deliver ecosystem services, yet agricultural management has increasingly shifted ...
Riina Kaasik, Silva Vilumets, Kaia Treier, Uno Roosileht, John M Holland, Eve Veromann   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Behavioural manipulation of the cabbage stem flea beetle (Psylliodes chrysocephala L): Prospects for push–pull strategies in oilseed rape

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
Behavioural manipulation of Psylliodes chrysocephala provides promising opportunities for sustainable pest management in oilseed rape systems. This review synthesises evidence on glucosinolates and their volatile isothiocyanate derivatives as phagostimulants and attractants, alongside the repellent or antifeedant effects of non‐host plants, plant ...
Suleiman Mustapha, Patricia A Ortega‐Ramos, Jozsef Vuts, Tariq M Butt, E. Joel Loveridge, Daniel Rüde, Samantha M Cook   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evolutionary trade‐offs between beauvericin production and growth define divergent virulence strategies in Beauveria

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
Two virulence strategies in Beauveria: a growth strategy characterized by rapid within‐host proliferation, and a toxin strategy involving antimicrobial activity and toxicity to insects Abstract BACKGROUND Pathogen virulence is often attributed to toxin production, yet toxins are metabolically costly and may not universally enhance fitness.
Shasha Hu, Lana L B de Carvalho, Ricardo A Polanczyk, Michael J Bidochka   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Introgressed Brassica napus × Sinapis alba enhance resistance to the crucifer flea beetle (Phyllotreta cruciferae)

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
This study demonstrates that Brassica napus lines with Sinapis alba introgressions enhanced resistance against Phyllotreta cruciferae, resulting in reduced feeding damage and improved seedling physiological performance. The introgressed lines showed strong potential as genetic resources for developing more resilient and sustainable canola varieties ...
Aziz Ullah, Altaf Hussain, Vicky Roslinsky, Sally L. Vail, Boyd A. Mori   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Combined application of Bacillus velezensis JDB15 and Trichoderma harzianum JDL4 suppresses banana Fusarium wilt under controlled conditions

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
The surfactin C secreted by JDB15 and the probable parasitism of JDL4 lead to the leakage of intracellular macromolecules and the degradation of hyphae, respectively. Combined application of the two strains effectively controls banana Fusarium wilt under controlled conditions.
Deng Chen, Minghao Ju, Hongyang Li, Junting Feng, Xueyong Zi, Xuqian Gong, Yida Che, Xiaoya Lei, Zihuan Geng, Hongsen Deng, Kang Zhao, Jianghui Xie, Xiao‐Lin Chen, Jun Peng   +13 more
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Mortality in an invasive ant does not scale linearly with fipronil exposure

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
Increasing fipronil concentration did not linearly increase yellow crazy ant mortality when introduced via horizontal transfer; high doses may limit food sharing. Queen mortality was low, and surviving workers were averse to feeding. Abstract Background Controlling eusocial invasive and other pestiferous insects is difficult.
Peter Yeeles, Angela Strain, Lori Lach
wiley   +1 more source

Take flight: predation risk induces wing polyphenism and dispersal in the aphid Myzus persicae

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
Predator risk above a critical density induces winged morphs in Myzus persicae, promoting dispersal and reducing predation compared with wingless aphids. This density‐dependent phenotypic plasticity enhances survival but may compromise biological control by facilitating aphid dispersal.
Jamin Ali, Adil Tonğa, Bashiru Adams, Geoff M Gurr, Rizhao Chen, Qiyun Li   +5 more
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Controlled incubation, leachate, and pot assays of shrimp shell‐based compost for suppressing Verticillium dahliae in olive

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
Shrimp shell compost suppresses Verticillium dahliae microsclerotia, enhances chitinase activity, lowers olive wilt severity and improves plant recovery under controlled conditions. Abstract BACKGROUND Verticillium wilt of olive (Olea europaea L.), caused by Verticillium dahliae Kleb., is difficult to manage because long‐lived microsclerotia persist in
Gharbi Yaakoub, Bouazizi Emna, Hayet Hfayeth, Triki Mohamed Ali   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source