Monitoring urban biological invasions using citizen science: the polyphagous shot hole borer (Euwallacea fornicatus)
Journal of Pest Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
97(4), С. 2073 - 2085
Опубликована: Янв. 27, 2024
Benefits
provided
by
urban
trees
are
increasingly
threatened
non-native
pests
and
pathogens.
Monitoring
of
these
invasions
is
critical
for
the
effective
management
conservation
tree
populations.
However,
a
shortage
professionally
collected
species
occurrence
data
major
impediment
to
assessments
biological
in
areas.
We
applied
from
iNaturalist
develop
protocol
monitoring
using
polyphagous
shot
hole
borer
(PSHB)
invasion
two
areas
South
Africa.
records
all
known
PSHB
reproductive
host
were
used
together
with
on
localities
sites
processing
plant
biomass
map
priority
detecting
new
expanding
infestations.
Priority
also
identified
distribution
Язык: Английский
Acclimation effects on thermal locomotor performance of the invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle, Euwallacea fornicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae)
Journal of Thermal Biology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 104068 - 104068
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
The
Polyphagous
Shot
Hole
Borer
(PSHB;
Euwallacea
fornicatus,
Coleoptera:
Curculionidae:
Scolytinae)
is
an
invasive
and
destructive
tree
pest.
To
assess
whether
thermal
acclimation
influences
E.
fornicatus
locomotion
performance
(i.e.,
induced
plastic
responses)
that
may
influence
invasion
potential,
beetles
were
acclimated
to
three
temperatures
(18
°C,
25
32
°C),
four
traits
measured
across
six
(13
18
23
28
33
°C
38
°C)
per
group
construct
curves,
capturing
critical
minimum
(Tmin),
maximum
(Tmax),
breadth
(Tbr),
optimal
rate
(Umax).
Substantial
plasticity
of
curves
was
found
in
fornicatus.
Generally,
cold
increased
the
range
several
locomotor
without
affecting
levels,
thereby
supporting
colder-is-better
hypothesis.
consequences
these
responses,
using
established
here,
movement
rates
at-risk
orchard
area
South
Africa
predicted
seasons
while
considering
artificial
warm
spells.
Cold-acclimated
exhibited
highest
cumulative
distance
traveled
both
summer
winter,
warm-acclimated
had
lowest.
Therefore,
short-term
variation
significantly
influenced
performance,
with
notably
improving
dispersal
a
wide
conditions.
These
findings
highlight
importance
recent
history
when
predicting
potential.
By
integrating
data
microclimatic
conditions
functional
models,
this
study
offers
valuable
insights
for
spread,
informing
targeted
management
strategies,
refining
spatially
explicit
risk
assessments
mitigate
impacts
Язык: Английский
Detection of Fusarium euwallaceae and its vector Euwallacea fornicatus on pear (Pyrus communis) and in deciduous fruit orchards in South Africa
Australasian Plant Disease Notes,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
19(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 18, 2024
Abstract
We
present
the
first
report
of
Fusarium
euwallaceae
and
its
ambrosia
beetle
vector
Euwallacea
fornicatus
in
deciduous
fruit
tree
orchards
South
Africa.
,
is
shown
to
be
pathogenic
pear
(
Pyrus
communis
)
can
establish
viable
colonies
this
host.
Язык: Английский
Identification and pathogenicity of Fusarium species associated with wilting and crown rot in almond (Prunus dulcis)
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Март 8, 2024
Abstract
Severe
Fusarium
wilt
and
crown
root
symptoms
were
observed
in
almond
orchards
Portugal.
The
present
study
elucidates
the
etiology
of
disease
through
molecular,
phenotypic,
pathogenic
characterization.
Three
isolates
from
Portugal
tested
12
Spain
included
for
comparative
purposes.
Their
identity
was
inferred
by
phylogenetic
analysis
combining
tef
1
rpb
2
sequences.
Portuguese
identified
as
oxysporum
sensu
stricto
(
s.s.
),
Spanish
nirenbergiae
,
F.
proliferatum
redolens
sambucinum
sp.
Fungal
colonies
conidia
characterized
on
potato
dextrose
agar
(PDA)
Synthetischer
Nährstoffarmer
agar,
respectively.
had
a
variable
morphology
their
color
ranged
white
to
pale
violet.
Typical
micro-
macroconidia
characterized.
Temperature
effect
mycelial
growth
evaluated
PDA
5
35
°C,
with
optimal
temperature
ranging
between
16.8
26.4
°C.
pathogenicity
demonstrated
inoculating
plants
(‘Lauranne’)
grafted
GF-677
or
Rootpac
20
rootstocks.
A
significant
reduction
plant
growth,
wilting,
xylem
discoloration
observed,
being
more
susceptible
than
GF-677.
Infections
also
reproduced
using
naturally
infested
soils.
Almond
inoculated
all
species,
most
aggressive.
Язык: Английский
Endophytic Fusarium and allied fungi from Rosa roxburghii in China
Mycosphere,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
14(1), С. 2092 - 2207
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
Fusarium
usually
implies
plant
pathogens.However,
endophytic
and
allied
fungi,
the
non-pathogenic
species,
share
equal
importance
due
to
their
excellent
biosynthetic
capacity
wide
range
of
biological
activities.Rosa
roxburghii
is
an
economically
important
source
medicine
food.We
have
previously
reported
on
diversity
antimicrobial
activity
fungi
from
this
plant.Finding
several
species
that
may
represent
new
taxa
requires
further
confirmation
using
multi-locus
phylogenetic
analyses
combined
with
morphology.In
study,
60
related
isolates
were
obtained
identified
healthy
R.
roxburghii.Eleven
novel
four
combinations
are
described
illustrated
based
multi-gene
thirteen
genera
morphological
comparisons.The
herein
Albonectria
guizhouensis,
arbusti,
F.
caulendophyticum,
caulicola,
cili,
qiannanense,
radicigenum,
rosae-roxburghii,
rosendophyticum,
rosiradicicola,
Neocosmospora
liupanshuiensis,
whereas
N.
gannanensis,
passiflorae,
populicola,
tumidisperma
introduced
as
combinations.In
addition,
pathogenic
associated
Rosaceae
summarized.The
results
study
implications
for
accurately
identifying
Fusarium-linked
developing
potential
applications
these
fungi.
Язык: Английский
Chemical control of the polyphagous shot hole borer beetle (PSHB, Euwallacea fornicatus) and Fusarium euwallaceae in American sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)
Journal of Plant Pathology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
106(2), С. 457 - 468
Опубликована: Янв. 24, 2024
Abstract
The
polyphagous
shot
hole
borer
beetle
(PSHB,
Euwallacea
fornicatus
)
is
a
pest
of
global
significance.
PSHB
an
ambrosia
which,
together
with
its
mutualistic
fungi
(including
Fusarium
euwallaceae
),
can
cause
the
death
more
than
100
tree
species
in
invaded
ranges.
Management
mostly
relies
on
removal
infested
plant
material.
Chemical
control
options
have
been
investigated
only
USA
and
Israel
few
species.
This
study
evaluated
four
chemical
treatments
for
therapeutic
American
sweetgum
(
Liquidambar
styraciflua
South
Africa
(1)
bifenthrin
+
surfactant
(alcohol
ethoxylate),
(2)
cypermethrin
(vitamin
E)
salicylic
acid,
(3)
emamectin
benzoate,
(4)
propiconazole.
Trees
were
inoculated
F.
mature
females
using
novel
technique
to
document
fungal
lesion
development
colony
establishment
success.
reduced
additional
colonisation
attempts
treated
trees
by
ca.
40%,
while
other
had
no
effect.
Colony
success
was
all
between
20
40%.
Fungal
growth
inhibited
after
application
propiconazole
36%.
Gallery
length
number
individuals
successful
colonies
unaffected
any
treatments.
These
results
indicate
that
partially
effective.
Successful
management
will
likely
depend
combination
strategies
integrated
program.
Язык: Английский
Early impact assessment of the paninvasive polyphagous shot hole borer beetle on commercial pear production
Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Май 16, 2024
Abstract
The
polyphagous
shot
hole
borer
(PSHB)
beetle,
Euwallacea
fornicatus
(Eichhoff)
(Coleoptera:
Curculionidae,
Scolytinae),
and
its
phytopathogenic
fungal
symbiont
(
Fusarium
euwallaceae
Freeman
et
al.)
threaten
commercial
urban
tree
species
worldwide.
This
pest–fungus
complex
has
been
newly
discovered
in
the
deciduous
fruit
industry
(Western
Cape,
South
Africa),
where
effect
is
still
unknown.
study
explored
impact
of
PSHB
infestation
on
quality
plant
water‐use
efficiency
(WUE)
–
as
indicated
by
carbon
nitrogen
stable
isotope
ratios
commercially
cultivated
Packham's
Triumph
pear
trees
within
first
year
invasion,
well
changes
phenotypic
plasticity
(trait
expression
range).
currently
most
evident
traits,
with
a
clear
distinction
between
control
densely
attacked
categories.
Fruit
leaf
traits
showed
high
variation
significant
change
plasticity.
Increased
attack
density
was
associated
smaller,
duller‐toned,
sweeter
at
time
harvest
data
tended
towards
reduced
WUE.
Producers
can
expect
WUE
even
hosts
without
branch
dieback,
visible
stress
or
extensive
beetle
breeding,
especially
orchards
infestations
persist
beyond
year.
These
findings
necessitate
additional
research
to
describe
long‐term
impact,
examine
threat
other
crops
cultivars
assess
need
for
adapted
management
harvesting
methods.
Язык: Английский
Holo-omic applications to unveil microbiome shaping sustainable horticultural production
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
7
Опубликована: Июнь 5, 2023
Plant-associated
microorganisms
play
a
key
role
in
the
future
sustainability
of
terrestrial
ecosystems.
In
nature,
plants
and
their
associated
microbiome
can
form
an
assemblage
species,
considered
interacting
metaorganisms
or
holobionts.
Horticultural
plants,
including
vegetables,
fruit
berries,
ornamentals
live
intimate
association
with
complex
diverse
microbial
communities
that
have
evolved
myriad
cooperative
competitive
interaction
mechanisms
shape
holobiont
fitness.
Nonetheless,
our
understanding
these
interactions
shaping
more
horticulture
communities,
along
relevance
for
host
growth,
fitness,
stress
resilience,
health
natural
context
remains
sparse.
this
perspective,
holo-omic
landscape
requires
careful
consideration
study
design
integrates
multi-omic
data
from
both
microbiota
domains
is
promising
approach
to
unveil
interplay
between
two
advance
horticultural
production.
The
analysis
(meta)-omics
phenotyping,
mechanistic
experiments
model
systems,
revolutionizing
research
by
enhancing
ability
understand
structure
core
function
plant-associated
microbiome.
These
advancements
are
complemented
improvements
throughput
accuracy
DNA
sequencing,
enabling
us
delve
deeper
into
genomes
communities.
Yet,
many
challenges
remain.
We
focus
review
on
potential
holo-omics
generate
holistic
perspective
molecular
networks,
we
further
discuss
implementation
current
limitations
within
horticulture.
argue
will
pave
way
improve,
food
security
safety,
sustainability,
breeding
practices,
development
microbiota-
host-tailored
crops’
treatments
increasing
production
efficiency.
Язык: Английский
Fungal Trunk Diseases Causing Decline of Apricot and Plum Trees in the Czech Republic
Plant Disease,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
108(6), С. 1425 - 1436
Опубликована: Дек. 12, 2023
Fungal
trunk
diseases
(FTDs)
have
been
a
significant
threat
to
the
global
stone
fruit
industry.
FTDs
are
caused
by
consortium
of
wood-decaying
fungi.
These
fungi
colonize
woody
tissues,
causing
cankers,
dieback,
and
other
decline-related
symptoms
in
host
plants.
In
this
study,
detailed
screening
fungal
microbiota
associated
with
decline
trees
Czech
Republic
was
performed.
The
wood
fragments
plum
apricot
showing
were
subjected
isolation.
partial
internal
transcribed
spacer
region,
beta-tubulin,
translation
elongation
factor
1-α
genes
amplified
from
genomic
DNA
extracted
cultures.
All
isolates
classified,
taxonomic
placement
pathogenic
strains
illustrated
phylogenetic
trees.
most
abundant
genus
Dactylonectria
(31%),
followed
Biscogniauxia
(13%),
Thelonectria
(10%),
Eutypa
(9%),
Dothiorella
(7%),
Diplodia
(6%),
Diaporthe
(6%).
frequent
endophytic
Aposphaeria
(17%).
pathogenicity
six
species
(Cadophora
daguensis,
Collophorina
africana,
Cytospora
sorbicola,
sarmentorum,
lata,
E.
petrakii
var.
petrakii)
four
Prunus
spp.
evaluated,
Koch’s
postulates
fulfilled.
tested
lesions
on
at
least
one
sp.
aggressive
which
largest
all
spp.,
D.
sarmentorum.
Japanese
(Prunus
salicina)
almond
(P.
amygdalus)
susceptible
hosts,
while
armeniaca)
trial.
Язык: Английский
Fusarium euwallaceae, symbiont of the paninvasive polyphagous shot hole borer, is pathogenic to cultivated but not wild olive trees in South Africa
Journal of Plant Pathology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июнь 11, 2024
Abstract
Fusarium
euwallaceae
,
vectored
by
the
paninvasive
polyphagous
shot
hole
borer
beetle
(
Euwallacea
fornicatus
),
is
an
emerging
threat
to
trees
globally.
Proven
pathogenic
cultivated
deciduous
fruits
in
South
Africa,
it
recently
has
been
isolated
from
European
Olea
europaea
subsp.
)
and
native
African
cuspidata
olive.
This
potentially
threatens
both
commercial
production
species
conservation.
However,
pathogenicity
these
unknown.
Three
isolates
were
used
trials
of
F.
towards
olives.
caused
significantly
longer
lesions
than
controls
vascular
tissues
inoculated
olive
trees,
whereas
no
difference
was
observed
for
We
therefore
report
first
time
that
but
not
As
this
fungus
occludes
affected
xylem
tissues,
thus
water
flow,
fruit
oil
might
be
hampered
during
droughts,
which
are
predicted
increase
severity
frequency
main
region
olives
planted
Africa.
Язык: Английский