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Iwanicki NSA, Castro T, Eilenberg J, Meyling NV, Moral RDA, Demétrio CGB, Delalibera I. Community composition of the entomopathogenic fungal genus Metarhizium in soils of tropical and temperate conventional and organic strawberry fields. J Invertebr Pathol 2024; 204:108079. [PMID: 38447862 DOI: 10.1016/j.jip.2024.108079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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Studies on community composition and population structure of entomopathogenic fungi are imperative to link ecosystem functions to conservation biological control. We studied the diversity and abundance of Metarhizium spp. from soil of conventionally and organically farmed strawberry crops and from the adjacent field margins in two different climatic zones: Brazil (tropical) and Denmark (temperate), using the same isolating methods. In Brazilian strawberry soil, Metarhizium robertsii (n = 129 isolates) was the most abundant species, followed by M. humberi (n = 16); M. anisopliae (n = 6); one new taxonomically unassigned lineage Metarhizium sp. indet. 5 (n = 4); M. pingshaense (n = 1) and M. brunneum (n = 1). In Denmark, species composition was very different, with M. brunneum (n = 33) being isolated most commonly, followed by M. flavoviride (n = 6) and M. pemphigi (n = 5), described for the first time in Denmark. In total, 17 haplotypes were determined based on MzFG543igs sequences, four representing Danish isolates and 13 representing Brazilian isolates. No overall difference between the two climatic regimes was detected regarding the abundance of Metarhizium spp. in the soil in strawberry fields and the field margins. However, we found a higher Shannon's diversity index in organically managed soils, confirming a more diverse Metarhizium community than in soils of conventionally managed agroecosystems in both countries. These findings contribute to the knowledge of the indigenous diversity of Metarhizium in agricultural field margins with the potential to contribute to pest regulation in strawberry cropping systems.
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- Natasha Sant Anna Iwanicki
- Department of Entomology and Acarology, Av Padua Dias, 11 - P.O. Box 9 - 13418-900, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil.
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- Department of Entomology and Acarology, Av Padua Dias, 11 - P.O. Box 9 - 13418-900, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil; Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Thorvaldsensvej 40, 1871 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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- Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Thorvaldsensvej 40, 1871 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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- Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Thorvaldsensvej 40, 1871 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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- Department of Exact Sciences, ESALQ- University of São Paulo, Av Padua Dias, 11 - P.O. Box 9 - 13418-900, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Exact Sciences, ESALQ- University of São Paulo, Av Padua Dias, 11 - P.O. Box 9 - 13418-900, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Entomology and Acarology, Av Padua Dias, 11 - P.O. Box 9 - 13418-900, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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Kheradmand K, Heidari M, Sedaratian-Jahromi A, Talaei-Hassanloui R, Havasi M. Biological responses of Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae) to sub-lethal concentrations of the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana. BULLETIN OF ENTOMOLOGICAL RESEARCH 2022; 112:70-77. [PMID: 34429185 DOI: 10.1017/s0007485321000523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae) is one of the most important pests of agricultural crops with worldwide distribution causing considerable damage to different products. Application of chemical acaricides is one of the most important strategies used for the control of this pest. Entomopathogenic fungi, however, have been proposed as alternative control agents. In this study, sub-lethal effects (LC10 = 6.76 × 102, LC20 = 8.74 × 103, and LC30 = 55.38 × 103 conidia ml-1) of Beauveria bassiana strain TV on the life table parameters of T. urticae were evaluated under laboratory conditions. The results demonstrated that by increasing the concentration, a significant decline was observed in adult longevity of both male and female individuals. Total fecundity of T. urticae was calculated as 45.16, 36.28, 23.98, and 18.21 eggs in control, LC10, LC20, and LC30 treatments, respectively. Sub-lethal concentrations drastically affected the population parameters of this mite pest. The intrinsic rate of increase (r) ranged from 0.1983 to 0.1688 day-1 for the mites treated with distilled water and LC20 treatments, respectively. The net reproductive rate (R0) was affected by the sub-lethal concentrations (lower value at LC30 concentration: 11.19 offspring/individual). Considering the detrimental effects of B. bassiana on some biological parameters of T. urticae, it can be concluded that this product can be used to develop targeted interventions aimed at integrated pest management of this pest.
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- Katayoon Kheradmand
- Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, College of Aburaihan, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, College of Aburaihan, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran
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de Souza DS, Barth AI, Berté ALW, Bizarro GL, Heidrich D, da Silva GL, Johann L, Maciel MJ. Evaluation of the activity of filamentous fungi isolated from soils of the Pampa biome applied in the biological control of Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae) and Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Acari: Tarsonemidae). EXPERIMENTAL & APPLIED ACAROLOGY 2021; 85:19-30. [PMID: 34410555 DOI: 10.1007/s10493-021-00651-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Tetranychus urticae Koch and Polyphagotarsonemus latus Banks are mite species considered capable of attaining pest levels, damaging a range of agricultural crops. The Pampa biome is characterized by the high biodiversity it houses, particularly microbial diversity, which highlights its potential for developing microorganisms that can provide biological control of arthropods. The aim of this study was to evaluate the activity of four fungal isolates from the soil of the Pampa biome in the biological control of T. urticae (females and eggs) and P. latus (females). Experiments consisted of isolating and identifying fungal isolates for spore quantification and aspersion at 108, 106, and 104 spores/mL concentrations in arenas containing T. urticae females and eggs, and P. latus females, separately. Results indicated that only three isolates (Aspergillus brunneoviolaceus, Clonostachys chloroleuca, and Penicillium adametzii) showed high control of T. urticae females, yet they did not exhibit any control of T. urticae eggs and P. latus females. Therefore, the present study confirms the viability of some of these fungi as biological control agents of mites, which implies the importance of new prospects with other fungal species, considering the richness of resources in the Pampa biome, or even the need to test higher concentrations and other variables using the microorganisms of the present study.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Médicas (PPGCM) e Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia (PPGBiotec) of Universidade do Vale do Taquari, Univates, Lajeado, RS, 95914-014, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Sistemas Ambientais Sustentáveis (PPGSAS), da Universidade do Vale do Taquari, Univates, Lajeado, RS, 95914-014, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Sistemas Ambientais Sustentáveis (PPGSAS), da Universidade do Vale do Taquari, Univates, Lajeado, RS, 95914-014, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Sistemas Ambientais Sustentáveis (PPGSAS), da Universidade do Vale do Taquari, Univates, Lajeado, RS, 95914-014, Brazil.
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Zélé F, Altıntaş M, Santos I, Cakmak I, Magalhães S. Population-specific effect of Wolbachia on the cost of fungal infection in spider mites. Ecol Evol 2020; 10:3868-3880. [PMID: 32489617 PMCID: PMC7244807 DOI: 10.1002/ece3.6015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2019] [Revised: 12/12/2019] [Accepted: 12/23/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Many studies have revealed the ability of the endosymbiotic bacterium Wolbachia to protect its arthropod hosts against diverse pathogens. However, as Wolbachia may also increase the susceptibility of its host to infection, predicting the outcome of a particular Wolbachia-host-pathogen interaction remains elusive. Yet, understanding such interactions and their eco-evolutionary consequences is crucial for disease and pest control strategies. Moreover, how natural Wolbachia infections affect artificially introduced pathogens for biocontrol has never been studied. Tetranychus urticae spider mites are herbivorous crop pests, causing severe damage on numerous economically important crops. Due to the rapid evolution of pesticide resistance, biological control strategies using entomopathogenic fungi are being developed. However, although spider mites are infected with various Wolbachia strains worldwide, whether this endosymbiont protects them from fungi is as yet unknown. Here, we compared the survival of two populations, treated with antibiotics or naturally harboring different Wolbachia strains, after exposure to the fungal biocontrol agents Metarhizium brunneum and Beauveria bassiana. To control for potential effects of the bacterial community of spider mites, we also compared the susceptibility of two populations naturally uninfected by Wolbachia, treated with antibiotics or not. In one population, Wolbachia-infected mites had a better survival than uninfected ones in absence of fungi but not in their presence, whereas in the other population Wolbachia increased the mortality induced by B. bassiana. In one naturally Wolbachia-uninfected population, the antibiotic treatment increased the susceptibility of spider mites to M. brunneum, but it had no effect in the other treatments. These results suggest that natural Wolbachia infections may not hamper and may even improve the success of biological control using entomopathogenic fungi. However, they also draw caution on the generalization of such effects, given the complexity of within-host-pathogens interaction and the potential eco-evolutionary consequences of the use of biocontrol agents for Wolbachia-host associations.
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- Flore Zélé
- Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes (cE3c)Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de LisboaLisboaPortugal
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- Department of Plant ProtectionFaculty of AgricultureAdnan Menderes UniversityAydinTurkey
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- Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes (cE3c)Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de LisboaLisboaPortugal
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- Department of Plant ProtectionFaculty of AgricultureAdnan Menderes UniversityAydinTurkey
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- Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes (cE3c)Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de LisboaLisboaPortugal
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Zélé F, Altıntaş M, Santos I, Cakmak I, Magalhães S. Inter- and intraspecific variation of spider mite susceptibility to fungal infections: Implications for the long-term success of biological control. Ecol Evol 2020; 10:3209-3221. [PMID: 32273982 PMCID: PMC7141011 DOI: 10.1002/ece3.5958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2019] [Revised: 12/06/2019] [Accepted: 12/08/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Spider mites are severe pests of several annual and perennial crops worldwide, often causing important economic damages. As rapid evolution of pesticide resistance in this group hampers the efficiency of chemical control, alternative control strategies, such as the use of entomopathogenic fungi, are being developed. However, while several studies have focused on the evaluation of the control potential of different fungal species and/or isolates as well as their compatibility with other control methods (e.g., predators or chemical pesticides), knowledge on the extent of inter- and intraspecific variation in spider mite susceptibility to fungal infection is as yet incipient. Here, we measured the mortality induced by two generalist fungi, Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium brunneum, in 12 spider mite populations belonging to different Tetranychus species: T. evansi, T. ludeni, and T. urticae (green and red form), within a full factorial experiment. We found that spider mite species differed in their susceptibility to infection by both fungal species. Moreover, we also found important intraspecific variation for this trait. These results draw caution on the development of single strains as biocontrol agents. Indeed, the high level of intraspecific variation suggests that (a) the one-size-fits-all strategy may fail to control spider mite populations and (b) hosts resistance to infection may evolve at a rapid pace. Finally, we propose future directions to better understand this system and improve the long-term success of spider mite control strategies based on entomopathogenic fungi.
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- Flore Zélé
- Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes (cE3c)Faculdade de CiênciasUniversidade de LisboaLisboaPortugal
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- Department of Plant ProtectionFaculty of AgricultureAdnan Menderes UniversityAydinTurkey
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- Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes (cE3c)Faculdade de CiênciasUniversidade de LisboaLisboaPortugal
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- Department of Plant ProtectionFaculty of AgricultureAdnan Menderes UniversityAydinTurkey
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- Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes (cE3c)Faculdade de CiênciasUniversidade de LisboaLisboaPortugal
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Ishak I, Ng LC, Haris-Hussain M, Jalinas J, Idris AB, Azlina Z, Samsudin A, Wahizatul AA. Pathogenicity of an Indigenous Strain of the Entomopathogenic Fungus Metarhizium anisopliae (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) (MET-GRA4 Strain) as a Potential Biological Control Agent Against the Red Palm Weevil (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae). JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY 2020; 113:43-49. [PMID: 31586213 DOI: 10.1093/jee/toz233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Metarhizium anisopliae Metchnikoff (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) is a fungal pathogen that causes disease in various insect pests, and it can be exploited and developed as a biological control agent to combat the red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus Olivier (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae). The study on indigenous isolates is crucial especially for development of bioinsecticides in the future. The M. anisopliae strain called MET-GRA4 was tested for pathogenicity against adult red palm weevil and treated in vitro with different spore viabilities. The isolates exhibited pathogenicity with 100% mortality 21 d postinfection. The median lethal time (LT50) for 85% viable spores was 8.6 d, while 39% viable spores had an LT50 value of 21.37 d, with 92 and 16.6% mycosis, respectively. The species MET-GRA4 strain was molecularly characterized using ITS1 and ITS4 from pure culture (Isolate A), mass-produced spores (Isolate B), and infected red palm weevil cadavers (Isolate C). The DNA sequences obtained matched M. anisopliae sequences, with 99% similarity. This new isolate of M. anisopliae has potential as a targeted bioinsecticide for management of red palm weevil.
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- I Ishak
- Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Fishery and Food Science, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Centre for Ecosystem Management and Natural Resources, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Centre for Ecosystem Management and Natural Resources, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Publication Enhancement Unit, Chancellor Building, Universiti Kebamgsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Sime Darby Research Sdn. Bhd., KM10, Jalan Banting-Kelanang, Banting, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Sime Darby Research Sdn. Bhd., KM10, Jalan Banting-Kelanang, Banting, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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Castro BMC, Soares MA, Andrade Júnior VC, Santos Júnior VC, Fontes PCR, Wilcken CF, Serrão JE, Zanuncio JC. Preference of red mite Tetranychus ludeni Zacher (Acari: Tetranychidae) to sweet potato genotypes. BRAZ J BIOL 2019; 79:208-212. [DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.176665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2017] [Accepted: 10/30/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Abstract Tetranychus ludeni damages the sweet potato. Pest development can vary between plant genotypes. The objective was to identify the preference of Tetranychus ludeni for Ipomoea batatas genotypes, from the germplasm bank at the Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM). Natural infestations of this mite were observed on 54 sweet potato genotypes in potted, in a greenhouse. Three mite-infested leafs of each genotype were collected and analyzed. The red mite showed different population density rate in genotypes. The BD 29 genotype was found to be highly susceptible, the BD 08, BD 57, BD 17 and Espanhola genotypes were moderately susceptible, and the others forty-nine genotypes showed low susceptibility to the mite.
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- Universidade Federal do Vale do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, Brasil
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Savi PJ, de Moraes GJ, Melville CC, Andrade DJ. Population performance of Tetranychus evansi (Acari: Tetranychidae) on African tomato varieties and wild tomato genotypes. EXPERIMENTAL & APPLIED ACAROLOGY 2019; 77:555-570. [PMID: 31055676 DOI: 10.1007/s10493-019-00364-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2019] [Accepted: 04/30/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The tomato red spider mite, Tetranychus evansi Baker & Pritchard, is one of the main pests of the tomato crop in several countries, mainly in Africa, where it can reduce tomato yield by up to 90%. The biotic potential of this mite is high and its control is difficult because of low efficiency of chemicals used and the rapid development of resistance to acaricides. We used the two-sex life table to evaluate the effect of two wild tomato genotypes (PI134417 and PI134418) and five tomato varieties widely grown in Benin (Kekefo, Akikon, TLCV15, Tounvi, and TOML4) on demographic characteristics of T. evansi under laboratory conditions. Tetranychus evansi did not develop on the genotypes PI134417 and PI134418, indicating their resistance to this mite. Developmental time of immature stages and female longevity were significantly higher on TLCV15 and Kekefo. Fecundity, net reproductive rate (R0), intrinsic rate of increase (r), and finite rate of increase (λ) of T. evansi on the African varieties were not statistically different among varieties. Generation time (T) was shorter on TOML4 than on TLCV15 and Tounvi. Thus, efforts should be made to prospect varieties with resistance characteristics or to develop other control means, to reduce the use of pesticides to control T. evansi in Africa.
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- P J Savi
- Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Via de Acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane s/nº, Jaboticabal, SP, 14884-900, Brazil.
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- Escola Superior de Agricultura "Luiz de Queiroz", Universidade de São Paulo (ESALQ/USP), Av. Pádua Dias, 11, cx. Postal 9, Piracicaba, SP, 13418-900, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Via de Acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane s/nº, Jaboticabal, SP, 14884-900, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Via de Acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane s/nº, Jaboticabal, SP, 14884-900, Brazil
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Azandémè Hounmalon GY, Maniania NK, Niassy S, Fellous S, Kreiter S, Delétré E, Fiaboe KK, Martin T. Performance of Metarhizium anisopliae-treated foam in combination with Phytoseiulus longipes Evans against Tetranychus evansi Baker & Pritchard (Acari: Tetranychidae). PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2018; 74:2835-2841. [PMID: 29756384 DOI: 10.1002/ps.5073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2017] [Revised: 11/15/2017] [Accepted: 05/07/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Tetranychus evansi (Te) is an exotic pest of solanaceous crops in Africa. The predatory mite Phytoseiulus longipes (Pl) and the fungus Metarhizium anisopliae (Ma) are potential biocontrol agents of Te. The present study investigated the efficacy of fungus-treated foam placed above or below the third Te-infested tomato leaf. The persistence of fungus-treated foam and the performance of Pl with and without fungus-treated foam were evaluated. RESULTS The fungus-treated foam was effective when Te infestation was below the third tomato leaf as no damage was recorded on any of the upper tomato leaves up to 30 days post-treatment. However, in the control treatments, the infestation increased considerably from 9 ± 0.3% to 100 ± 0% (mean ± standard error) at 15 days post-treatment. The reuse of the fungus-treated foam at 15, 30 and 45 days post-treatment resulted in 19 ± 1.4%, 25 ± 1.2% and 54 ± 2.1%, respectively, infestation by Te. The fungus-treated foam and Pl alone were efficient, but there was no benefit to combining them for use against Te. CONCLUSION The fungus-treated foam is an effective method to optimise the use of Ma in screenhouse conditions. These two control agents could be integrated in an integrated pest management strategy for crop protection. However, these results need to be confirmed in large field trials. © 2018 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Ginette Y Azandémè Hounmalon
- Cirad, UPR Hortsys, Université de Montpellier, Montpellier, France
- Plant Health Department, ICIPE, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Montpellier SupAgro, UMR CBGP, Montferrier-sur-Lez, France
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- Cirad, UPR Hortsys, Université de Montpellier, Montpellier, France
- Plant Health Department, ICIPE, Nairobi, Kenya
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Endophytic entomopathogenic fungi enhance the growth of Phaseolus vulgaris L. (Fabaceae) and negatively affect the development and reproduction of Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae). Microb Pathog 2018; 125:385-392. [PMID: 30290267 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2018.09.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2018] [Revised: 09/29/2018] [Accepted: 09/30/2018] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) have primarily been applied as an inundative approach to manage pests. However, in recent decade multifunctional role of EPF have been documented which provide multiple benefits to host plants when colonized as an endophyte. In this study five fungal isolates from the genus Beauveria (three), Isaria (one) and Lecanicillium (one) were evaluated for their ability to colonize common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris and to assess their effects in planta on plant growth promotion and possible negative effects on the two-spotted spider mites, Tetranychus urticae. All the tested isolates in this study were able to endophytically colonize root, stem and even leaves of inoculated plants examined at 7 and 14 days post inoculation, indicating the systemic colonization of EPF. Colonized plants showed increased plant heights, fresh shoot and root weights compared to plants without inoculation. Survivorship of T. urticae significantly differed among the treatments with higher survival probability in control plants. Significant reduction in larval development, adult longevity and female fecundity of spider mites were observed when fed on treated plants compared to control plants. The negative effects were found to be carried over the second generation fed on fresh plants. Overall, our results show (i) the positive effects of fungal endophytes on plant growth, (ii) reduction in population growth rate and (iii) negative effects of endophytes on growth and reproduction of spider mites in successive generations. The study presents reports on the endophytic management of plant-feeding mites and highlights the possibility of utilizing entomopathogenic fungal endophytes in the integrated pest management program.
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Castro T, Eilenberg J, Delalibera I. Exploring virulence of new and less studied species of Metarhizium spp. from Brazil for two-spotted spider mite control. EXPERIMENTAL & APPLIED ACAROLOGY 2018; 74:139-146. [PMID: 29411186 DOI: 10.1007/s10493-018-0222-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2017] [Accepted: 01/29/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae is an important pest of strawberry crops in Brazil and many other countries. Focus for biocontrol studies involving entomopathogenic fungi has been on three species from the genus Metarhizium: M. anisopliae sensu stricto (s.s.), M. brunneum and M. robertsii. Also, the species Beauveria bassiana has been studied for spider mite control and one isolate (ESALQPL63) is commercially available in Brazil. New and undescribed Metarhizium species have been found recently in Brazil and provide a pool of isolates with potential for biocontrol in Brazil and probably also elsewhere. The mortality of adult females of T. urticae when exposed to four new Brazilian species of Metarhizium was compared to the mortality when exposed to M. anisopliae s.s., M. brunneum, M. pingshaense, M. robertsii and Beauveria bassiana ESALQPL63. Fungal suspensions were sprayed onto mites at 107 conidia/mL with 0.05% Tween 80 in laboratory bio-assays. We measured total mortality and percentage sporulating cadavers 10 days after exposure and calculated median lethal time (LT50). The lowest LT50 (4.0 ± 0.17) was observed for mites treated with Metarhizium sp. Indet. 1 (ESALQ1638), which also performed well with respect to mortality after 10 days and capacity to sporulate from cadavers. Among the other little studied species tested, M. pingshaense (ESALQ3069 and ESALQ3222) and Metarhizium Indet. 2 (ESALQ1476) performed well and were comparable to B. bassiana (ESALQPL63). The new Metarhizium isolates and species thus showed potential for biological control.
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- Thiago Castro
- Department of Entomology and Acarology, ESALQ, University of São Paulo, Av Padua Dias 11, P.O. Box 9, Piracicaba, SP, 13418-900, Brazil.
- Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Thorvaldsensvej 40, 1871, Frederiksberg C, Denmark.
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- Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Thorvaldsensvej 40, 1871, Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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- Department of Entomology and Acarology, ESALQ, University of São Paulo, Av Padua Dias 11, P.O. Box 9, Piracicaba, SP, 13418-900, Brazil
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Wu S, Xie H, Li M, Xu X, Lei Z. Highly virulent Beauveria bassiana strains against the two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae, show no pathogenicity against five phytoseiid mite species. EXPERIMENTAL & APPLIED ACAROLOGY 2016; 70:421-435. [PMID: 27783179 DOI: 10.1007/s10493-016-0090-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2016] [Accepted: 10/19/2016] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Entomopathogenic fungi and predatory mites can independently contribute to suppressing the two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch. It is important to assess the risk of possible fungal infections in predators when a combination of them are being considered as a tandem control strategy for suppressing T. urticae. The first part of this study tested 12 Beauveria bassiana isolates for virulence in T. urticae. Strains SCWJ-2, SDDZ-9, LNSZ-26, GZGY-1-3 and WLMQ-32 were found to be the most potent, causing 37.6-49.5% adult corrected mortality at a concentration of 1 × 107 m/L conidia 4 days post-treatment. The second part evaluated the pathogenicity of these five strains in five species of predatory phytoseiid mites. The bioassay results indicated that all adult predatory mite mortalities ranged from 7.5 to 9.1% 4 days post-treatment. No viable fungal hyphae were found on predator cadavers. Observations with scanning electron microscopy revealed that conidia were attached to the cuticle of predatory mites within 2-12 h after spraying with strain LNSZ-26, and had germinated within 24-36 h. After 48 h, conidia had gradually been shed from the mites, after none of the conidia had penetrated the cuticular surfaces. In contrast, the germinated conidia successfully penetrated the cuticle of T. urticae, and within 60 h the fungus colonized the mite's body. Our study demonstrated that although several B. bassiana strains displayed a high virulence in T. urticae there was no evident pathogenicity to phytoseiid mites. These findings support the potential use of entomopathogenic fungus in combination with predatory mites in T. urticae control programs.
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- Shengyong Wu
- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology, Qinhuangdao, 066000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, People's Republic of China.
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Chandra Teja KNP, Rahman SJ. Characterisation and evaluation of Metarhizium anisopliae (Metsch.) Sorokin strains for their temperature tolerance. Mycology 2016; 7:171-179. [PMID: 30123629 PMCID: PMC6059133 DOI: 10.1080/21501203.2016.1247116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2016] [Accepted: 10/03/2016] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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Entomopathogenic fungal species from the genera Beauveria, Metarhizium and Lecanicillium are important components in biological control of insect pests. However, temperature, humidity and UV radiation are among the important abiotic factors, which limit their effective usage. In this study, four local isolates of Metarhizium were isolated from different crop rhiospheres of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states of India, identified and tested for their temperature tolerance in terms of radial growth, conidial yield per 10 mm disc and rate of conidial germination at different incubation temperatures. The results revealed that strains LaMa1 and MaAICRP performed well in terms of radial growth, conidial yield and rate of conidial germination, even at 35°C temperature. The role of such temperature tolerant strains in agriculture is discussed.
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- K N P Chandra Teja
- Department of Microbiology, Agri Biotech Foundation, Hyderabad, India.,Department of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India
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- AICRP on Biological Control of Crop Pests and Weeds, PJTSAU, Hyderabad, India
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Zhang X, Jin D, Zou X, Guo J. Laboratory and field evaluation of an entomopathogenic fungus, Isaria cateniannulata strain 08XS-1, against Tetranychus urticae (Koch). PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2016; 72:1059-66. [PMID: 26775712 PMCID: PMC5069562 DOI: 10.1002/ps.4233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2014] [Revised: 08/11/2015] [Accepted: 01/12/2016] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND The two-spotted mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch, is one of the most serious mite pests of crops throughout the world. Biocontrol of the mite with fungal agents has long been paid much attention because of the development of insecticide resistance and the severe restriction of chemical pesticides. In this study, the efficacy of submerged conidia of the entomopathogenic fungus Isaria cateniannulata strain 08XS-1 against T. urticae eggs, larvae and female adults was evaluated at different temperatures and humidity in the laboratory and under field conditions. RESULTS The results showed that a suspension of 2 × 10(7) submerged conidia mL(-1) caused the highest mortalities of mite eggs, larvae and females (100, 100 and 70% respectively) at 100% relative humidity and 25 °C in the laboratory. In the field experiments against the mites, a suspension of 2 × 10(8) submerged conidia mL(-1) achieved significant efficiency - the relative control effects were 88.6, 83.8 and 83%, respectively, in cucumber, eggplant and bean fields after 10 days of treatment. CONCLUSION The results suggest that the I. cateniannulata strain 08XS-1 is a potential fungal agent, with acceptable production cost of conidia, against T. urticae in the field in an area such as southwestern China with higher air humidity.
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- Xiaona Zhang
- Institute of Entomology, the Provincial Key Laboratory for Mountainous Region Agricultural Pest Management, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- Institute of Entomology, the Provincial Key Laboratory for Mountainous Region Agricultural Pest Management, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- Institute of Fungal Resources, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- Institute of Entomology, the Provincial Key Laboratory for Mountainous Region Agricultural Pest Management, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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Van Leeuwen T, Tirry L, Yamamoto A, Nauen R, Dermauw W. The economic importance of acaricides in the control of phytophagous mites and an update on recent acaricide mode of action research. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2015; 121:12-21. [PMID: 26047107 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2014.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 148] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2014] [Revised: 12/08/2014] [Accepted: 12/08/2014] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Acaricides are one of the cornerstones of an efficient control program for phytophagous mites. An analysis of the global acaricide market reveals that spider mites such as Tetranychus urticae, Panonychus citri and Panonychus ulmi are by far the most economically important species, representing more than 80% of the market. Other relevant mite groups are false spider mites (mainly Brevipalpus), rust and gall mites and tarsonemid mites. Acaricides are most frequently used in vegetables and fruits (74% of the market), including grape vines and citrus. However, their use is increasing in major crops where spider mites are becoming more important, such as soybean, cotton and corn. As revealed by a detailed case study of the Japanese market, major shifts in acaricide use are partially driven by resistance development and the commercial availability of compounds with novel mode of action. The importance of the latter cannot be underestimated, although some compounds are successfully used for more than 30 years. A review of recent developments in mode of action research is presented, as such knowledge is important for devising resistance management programs. This includes spirocyclic keto-enols as inhibitors of acetyl-CoA carboxylase, the carbazate bifenazate as a mitochondrial complex III inhibitor, a novel class of complex II inhibitors, and the mite growth inhibitors hexythiazox, clofentezine and etoxazole that interact with chitin synthase I.
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- Thomas Van Leeuwen
- Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics, University of Amsterdam, P.O. Box 9424, 1090 GE Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Laboratory of Agrozoology, Department of Crop Protection, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Coupure Links 653, Ghent University, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Research and Development Division, Nippon-soda Co., Ltd., 2-2-1 Ohtemach, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8165, Japan
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- Bayer CropScience AG, Research Pest Control, Alfred Nobel Str. 50, D-40789 Monheim, Germany
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- Laboratory of Agrozoology, Department of Crop Protection, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Coupure Links 653, Ghent University, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium
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Hajjar MJ, Ajlan AM, Al-Ahmad MH. New Approach of Beauveria bassiana to Control the Red Palm Weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) by Trapping Technique. JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY 2015; 108:425-432. [PMID: 26470153 DOI: 10.1093/jee/tou055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2014] [Accepted: 11/24/2014] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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This work is the first study to investigate the efficacy of the commercial formulation of Beauveria bassiana (Broadband) to control adults of red palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier)). This fungus could be applied as one of the biological tactics in controlling red palm weevil. Bioassay experiments for medium lethal concentrate and medium time to cause death of 50% of red palm weevil adults were carried out. The result showed that the LC50 of B. bassiana (Broadband) was 2.19×10(7) and 2.76×10(6) spores/ml at 9 and 23 d of treatment, respectively. The LT50 was 13.95 and 4.15 d for concentration of 1×10(7) and 1×10(8) spores/ml, respectively, whereas 1×10(9) spores/ml caused 100% mortality after 24 h. Additionally, a red palm weevil pheromone trap was designed to attract the adults to be contaminated with spores of Broadband, which was applied to the sackcloth fabric that coated the internal surfaces of the bucket trap. The mating behavior was studied to determine direct and indirect infection of the spores from male to female and vice versa. The results showed a high efficacy of Broadband suspension at 1×10(9) spores/ml; 40 ml of suspension at this concentration treated to cloth in a trap caused death of contaminated adults with B. bassiana spores directly and indirectly. The 100% mortality was obtained even after 13 d of traps treatment with 40 ml of the suspension at 1×10(9) spores/ml.
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- College of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Department of Arid Land Agriculture, King Feisal University, Alhasa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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Bugeme DM, Knapp M, Ekesi S, Chabi-Olaye A, Boga HI, Maniania NK. Efficacy of Metarhizium anisopliae in controlling the two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae on common bean in screenhouse and field experiments. INSECT SCIENCE 2015; 22:121-128. [PMID: 24470064 DOI: 10.1111/1744-7917.12111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/12/2014] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The efficacy of aqueous and emulsifiable formulations of the fungus Metarhizium anisopliae isolate ICIPE78 was evaluated on the population density of Tetranychus urticae infesting common bean plants under screenhouse and field conditions. Synthetic acaricide abamectin was included as a check. Bean plants were artificially infested with T. urticae and allowed to multiply. Three treatments were applied in the screenhouse and 1 treatment in field trials. Mite density was recorded 2 d before spraying and weekly postspraying. The number of pods per plant, number of seeds per pod, and the dry weight of seeds per plant were recorded only in the screenhouse trials. In both screenhouse and field trials, fungal formulations applied at the concentration of 10(8) conidia/mL and the acaricide reduced the population density of mites as compared to the controls. There were significant differences in T. urticae population densities between the treatments at the various post-spraying sampling dates. In the screenhouse, the mite densities were near zero from 3-week postspraying in the treated leaves. At 4-week postspraying, there were no more leaves in the untreated control (T1) and in the control water + Silwet-L77 (T2). Fungal formulations were as effective as abamectin in reducing mite densities in both screenhouse and field experiments. There were significant differences in the production parameters during the 2 screenhouse trials, with fungal and abamectin treatments generally having the highest yield. Results of this study underline the potential of the M. anisopliae isolate ICIPE78 as an alternative to acaricides for T. urticae management.
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- David Mugisho Bugeme
- International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE); Department of Botany, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Nairobi, Kenya
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Azandémè-Hounmalon GY, Fellous S, Kreiter S, Fiaboe KKM, Subramanian S, Kungu M, Martin T. Dispersal behavior of Tetranychus evansi and T. urticae on tomato at several spatial scales and densities: implications for integrated pest management. PLoS One 2014; 9:e95071. [PMID: 24743580 PMCID: PMC3990603 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0095071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2013] [Accepted: 03/23/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Studying distribution is necessary to understand and manage the dynamics of species with spatially structured populations. Here we studied the distribution in Tetranychus evansi and T. urticae, two mite pests of tomato, in the scope of evaluating factors that can influence the effectiveness of Integrated Pest Management strategies. We found greater positive density-dependent distribution with T. evansi than T. urticae when assayed on single, detached tomato leaves. Indeed, T. evansi distribution among leaflets increased with initial population density while it was high even at low T. urticae densities. Intensity and rate of damage to whole plants was higher with T. evansi than T. urticae. We further studied the circadian migration of T. evansi within plant. When T. evansi density was high the distribution behavior peaked between 8 am and 3 pm and between 8 pm and 3 am local time of Kenya. Over 24 h the total number of mites ascending and descending was always similar and close to the total population size. The gregarious behavior of T. evansi combined with its rapid population growth rate, may explain why few tomato plants can be severely damaged by T. evansi and how suddenly all the crop can be highly infested. However the localisation and elimination of the first infested plants damaged by T. evansi could reduce the risk of outbreaks in the entire crop. These findings suggest also that an acaricide treated net placed on the first infested plants could be very effective to control T. evansi. Moreover circadian migration would therefore accentuate the efficiency of an acaricide treated net covering the infested plants.
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- Cirad, UPR Hortsys, Montpellier, France
- icipe— Plant Health Department, Nairobi, Kenya
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Navajas M, de Moraes GJ, Auger P, Migeon A. Review of the invasion of Tetranychus evansi: biology, colonization pathways, potential expansion and prospects for biological control. EXPERIMENTAL & APPLIED ACAROLOGY 2013; 59:43-65. [PMID: 22824945 DOI: 10.1007/s10493-012-9590-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2012] [Accepted: 06/07/2012] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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In the last two decades the subtropical red tomato spider mite, Tetranychus evansi, has expanded its geographical distribution and emerged as a major invasive agricultural pest. The mite is considered to be native to South America. Since its first report from north-eastern Brazil in 1952, it has been reported from different continents. This paper reviews literature on several aspects of the biology of T. evansi related to its status as an invasive species. It addresses taxonomical issues, occurrences, life history traits, host-plant interactions, genetic diversity of geographical isolates and worldwide colonisation pathways. It also presents updated data which allowed the assessment of the actual worldwide distribution of this species, from its discovery to the latest reports. As T. evansi is considered an emerging agricultural pest, we also present data based on modelling of the potential of T. evansi to colonize new geographical areas. In addition, this review presents past and current research on natural enemies of T. evansi potentially useful for its biological control. While summarizing the knowledge on T. evansi, the review emphasizes research possibilities that are worth pursuing, mainly concerning the ability of T. evansi to establish new populations and to detect new promising natural enemies.
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- Maria Navajas
- INRA, UMR CBGP (INRA/IRD/Cirad/Montpellier SupAgro), Campus International de Baillarguet, CS 30016, 34988, Montferrier-sur-Lez Cedex, France.
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Toegel S, Salar-Behzadi S, Horaczek-Clausen A, Viernstein H. Preservation of aerial conidia and biomasses from entomopathogenic fungi Beauveria brongniartii and Metarhizium anisopliae during lyophilization. J Invertebr Pathol 2010; 105:16-23. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jip.2010.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2009] [Revised: 04/30/2010] [Accepted: 05/04/2010] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Gatarayiha MC, Laing MD, Miller RM. Effects of adjuvant and conidial concentration on the efficacy of Beauveria bassiana for the control of the two spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae. EXPERIMENTAL & APPLIED ACAROLOGY 2010; 50:217-229. [PMID: 19763849 DOI: 10.1007/s10493-009-9307-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2009] [Accepted: 08/31/2009] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Greenhouse experiments were conducted on various crops (cucumber, tomato, eggplant, green bean) to ascertain the effects of Break-thru (polyether-polymethylsiloxane-copolymer, a silicone surfactant) and an oil emulsion, on Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo) Vuillemin (Bb) applications for the control of the two spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch. The objectives were to compare a) the efficacy of Bb control when applied in aqueous Break-thru or an oil emulsion; b) the effects of various concentrations of Bb conidia, as affected by each surfactant; and c) the effects of Break-thru on the activity of the fungus. Conidia were suspended either in an aqueous Break-thru or an emulsifiable formulation at different conidial concentrations (1.05 x 10(6), 2.1 x 10(6) and 4.2 x 10(6) conidia ml(-1)) and sprayed onto leaves 2 weeks after artificial pest inoculation. Two sprays were performed, with an interval of one week from one spray to another, and T. urticae population counts (both motile and egg stages) were made on plant leaves 7 days after each spray. Bb conidia in Break-thru((R)) were more efficacious than conidia in emulsifiable formulation. With the highest rate of conidia (4.2 x 10(6) conidia ml(-1)), mortality of adult mites ranged from 60 +/- 4.2 (mean +/- SE) to 85.7 +/- 4.3% in the Break-thru suspension and 39.4 +/- 7 to 61.3 +/- 6% in the oil emulsion. Leaf damage index was also substantially reduced from 70% in the unsprayed control to 40% by the application of Bb conidia at the highest rate with Break-thru. Break-thru can be combined with Bb in the integrated management of T. urticae and Isolate R444 is a promising candidate for the control of the pest.
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- Mutimura C Gatarayiha
- School of Agricultural Sciences and Agribusiness, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X01, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3209, South Africa.
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Ribeiro AEL, Gondim MGC, Calderan E, Delalibera I. Host range of Neozygites floridana isolates (Zygomycetes: Entomophthorales) to spider mites. J Invertebr Pathol 2009; 102:196-202. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jip.2009.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2009] [Revised: 08/13/2009] [Accepted: 08/14/2009] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Shi WB, Feng MG. Effect of fungal infection on reproductive potential and survival time of Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae). EXPERIMENTAL & APPLIED ACAROLOGY 2009; 48:229-237. [PMID: 19153812 DOI: 10.1007/s10493-009-9238-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2008] [Accepted: 01/06/2009] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The effect of fungal infection on the reproductive potential of two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae, was evaluated as part of the full biocontrol potential of three entomopathogenic fungi by modeling of fecundity probability. Female mites (<or=2-day-old) on leaves were exposed to the sprays of Beauveria bassiana, Paecilomyces fumosoroseus and Metarhizium anisopliae at the concentrations of 1.13 x 10(3), 1.55 x 10(3) and 0.95 x 10(3) deposited conidia mm(-2) and then individually reared at 25 degrees C and 12:12 L:D for oviposition. Mite mortalities 10 days after spraying were 73.1, 75.4 and 67.9% in the fungal treatments versus 15.5% in control. On average, females infected by the three fungal species survived 5.8, 6.2 and 6.3 days, and laid 3.1, 4.0 and 4.0 eggs per capita, respectively. These were 3-4 fold lower than the control fecundity at 12.3. The cumulative probabilities [P(m <or= N)] for the counts of infected and non-infected (control) females laying m eggs per capita (m <or= N) during 10 days fit very well the equation P(m <or= N) = 1/[1 + exp(a + bm)] (r(2) >or= 0.98), yielding a solution to the probability for the female mites to achieve a specific fecundity {P(m <or= N)-P[m <or= (N - 1)]}. Consequently, the infected mites had 71-78% chance to lay <or=5 eggs per capita but only 5-8% to deposit >10 eggs despite some variation among the tested fungi. In contrast, the chances for the non-infected mites to achieve the low and high fecundities were 23 and 55%. The fitted probabilities provide a full coverage of the fecundity potential of infected versus non-infected mites and are more informative than the mean fecundities.
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- Wei-Bing Shi
- Institute of Microbiology, College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, People's Republic of China
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