Habitat manipulation for sustainable management of Philaenus spumarius, the main vector of Xylella fastidiosa in Europe
[Background] The unexpected Xylella fastidiosa (Xf) outbreak in Europe has led to aggressive management of the disease in recent years. As there is no cure for infected plants, management of vector populations is mandatory to contain the spread of Xf in infected areas. We aimed to assess the suitability of plant species commonly used as cover crops for the population growth of Philaenus spumarius L. (Aphrophoridae). Thus, we conducted a series of no-choice and multiple-choice assays to assess the oviposition preference of P. spumarius adults as well as the development and mortality rate of nymphs on 10 candidate plant species under laboratory and semi-field conditions. Our results will help to design ecological infrastructures, including a pull-push strategy for effective management of Xf vectors in olive groves.
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| Format: | artículo biblioteca |
| Language: | English |
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John Wiley & Sons
2022-10
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| Subjects: | Trap crops, Ground cover, Habitat manipulation, Host preference, Aphrophoridae, Vector management, |
| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10261/356295 http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100003759 http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100011033 http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/100012818 |
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| Summary: | [Background] The unexpected Xylella fastidiosa (Xf) outbreak in Europe has led to aggressive management of the disease in recent years. As there is no cure for infected plants, management of vector populations is mandatory to contain the spread of Xf in infected areas. We aimed to assess the suitability of plant species commonly used as cover crops for the population growth of Philaenus spumarius L. (Aphrophoridae). Thus, we conducted a series of no-choice and multiple-choice assays to assess the oviposition preference of P. spumarius adults as well as the development and mortality rate of nymphs on 10 candidate plant species under laboratory and semi-field conditions. Our results will help to design ecological infrastructures, including a pull-push strategy for effective management of Xf vectors in olive groves. |
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