bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 14, 2023
ABSTRACT
Climate
change
significantly
contributes
to
shifts
in
the
geographical
range
of
pests
and
diseases.
Leafhoppers
(Hemiptera:
Cicadellidae),
known
vectors
phytoplasmas
pathogens,
are
linked
transmission
more
than
600
diseases
affecting
a
thousand
plant
species
worldwide.
Despite
this,
potential
effects
climate
on
leafhopper
remain
critical
knowledge
gap.
To
address
this
gap,
our
study
investigated
impact
14
Nearctic
leafhoppers
previously
associated
with
phytoplasma-related
Using
MaxEnt
distribution
algorithm
other
ecological
niche
modeling
techniques,
we
assessed
(i)
expected
richness
under
current
conditions
four
future
scenarios
(ii)
environmental
similarity
among
these
across
scenarios.
Our
projections
suggest
that
eastern
region
North
America
holds
for
highest
richness,
trend
persist
all
scenarios,
gradually
expanding
eastward.
Notably,
findings
indicate
increasing
suitability
northern
Canada
species.
Network
analysis
further
revealed
remarkable
niches
most
Moreover,
there
is
tendency
an
increase
similarity.
Altogether,
underscores
persistent
presence
their
habitats
while
pointing
shift
toward
These
have
significant
implications
sustainable
pest
management
practices,
prompting
necessary
discussion
strategies
mitigate
migration’s
agricultural
systems.
Cell Reports Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
1(2), С. 100029 - 100029
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2024
Climate
change
is
reshaping
agriculture
and
insect
biodiversity
worldwide.
With
rising
temperatures,
many
species
are
expected
to
be
pushed
beyond
their
current
thermal
limits,
losses
related
herbivory
diseases
transmitted
by
them
will
experienced
in
new
regions.
Here,
we
propose
that
climate
change's
impact
on
can
forecast
studying
migratory
leafhoppers.
From
2021
2022,
measured
leafhopper
numbers
eastern
Canada's
strawberry
fields
test
our
hypothesis,
observing
phytoplasma
disease-affected
plants
both
doubled,
trends
influenced
temperature
changes.
A
further
post-insecticide
application
study
reveals
insecticides
used
growers
could
ineffective
controlling
populations,
possibly
due
changes
observed
microbiome.
Our
research
provides
evidence
leafhoppers
sensitive
the
effects
of
change,
making
ideal
markers
effect
agriculture.
npj Sustainable Agriculture,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
2(1)
Опубликована: Июль 1, 2024
Abstract
Climate
change
significantly
contributes
to
shifts
in
the
geographical
range
of
pests
and
diseases.
Leafhoppers
(Hemiptera:
Cicadellidae),
known
vectors
phytoplasmas
pathogens,
are
linked
transmission
more
than
600
diseases
affecting
a
thousand
plant
species
worldwide.
Despite
this,
potential
effects
climate
on
leafhopper
remain
critical
knowledge
gap.
To
address
this
gap,
our
study
investigated
impact
14
Nearctic
leafhoppers
previously
associated
with
phytoplasma-related
Using
MaxEnt
distribution
algorithm
other
ecological
niche
modeling
techniques,
we
assessed
(i)
expected
richness
under
current
conditions
four
future
scenarios
(ii)
environmental
similarity
among
these
across
scenarios.
Our
projections
suggest
that
eastern
region
North
America
holds
for
highest
richness,
trend
persist
all
scenarios,
gradually
expanding
eastward.
Notably,
findings
indicate
increasing
suitability
northern
Canada
species.
Network
analysis
further
revealed
remarkable
niches
most
Moreover,
there
is
tendency
an
increase
similarity.
Altogether,
underscores
persistent
presence
their
habitats
while
pointing
shift
toward
These
have
significant
implications
sustainable
pest
management
practices,
prompting
necessary
discussion
strategies
mitigate
migration’s
agricultural
systems.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
14
Опубликована: Июнь 6, 2023
Olive
trees
(
Olea
europaea
L.)
are
deeply
interwoven
with
the
past,
present
and
future
of
Mediterranean
civilizations,
both
as
essential
economical
well
cultural
valuables.
horticulture
constitutes
one
primary
agroecosystems
in
regions
today.
Being
inhabitant
ecological
niches,
is
prone
to
a
peculiar
vulnerability
towards
climatic
socioeconomical
transformations
that
briskly
reshaping
regional
global
agroecosystems.
Because
changes
biosafety
risks
agricultural
trades,
olive
plants
highly
susceptible
newly
emerging
diseases
pests,
traditional
horticultural
crop
protection
practices
under
scrutiny
reducing
their
impact.
Hence
there
an
eminent
demand
for
more
nature-positive
tree
management.
Recent
innovations
precision
agriculture
raising
prospect
innovative
methods
may
provide
farmers
required
agility
respond
challenges.
For
instance,
endo-therapy,
which
systemic
delivery
active
ingredients
via
trunk
injection,
technology
holds
promise
true
step-change
sustainable
Endo-therapy
allows
reaching
vascular
inaccessible
foliar
treatments
delivers
precise
manner
no
off-target
drifts.
Similarly,
progresses
biological
using
controlled
release
based
on
formulation
technologies
showing
exciting
potential
targeted
solutions.
This
review
summarizes
latest
physical
deliveries
realm
arboriculture
gives
outlook
how
these
help
orchestrating
culture
soon.
Journal of Economic Entomology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2025
The
Jack
Beardsley
mealybug,
Pseudococcus
jackbeardsleyi
Gimpel
&
Miller
(Hemiptera:
Pseudococcidae),
is
a
dangerous
invasive
pest
that
feeds
on
plants
more
than
115
genera
from
54
families,
and
has
spread
over
59
countries
or
regions,
often
causing
direct
indirect
damage
to
host
plants,
resulting
in
significant
economic
losses.
In
this
study,
we
assessed
the
potential
global
distribution
of
P.
using
Maximum
Entropy
(MaxEnt)
model
under
current
future
climate
scenarios.
Here,
obtained
prediction
models
with
high
credibility
accuracy,
which
showed
isothermality
(Bio
3)
annual
precipitation
12)
were
environmental
variables
largest
contribution
pest.
areas
predicted
by
study
mainly
located
South
America,
Central
Africa,
southern
regions
Asia
eastern
coast
Australia.
Under
scenarios,
total
geographical
will
contract
varying
degrees
end
century,
but
highly
suitable
increase.
This
provides
reference
for
development
control
strategies,
also
offers
scientific
basis
effective
biological
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
109(1)
Опубликована: Март 15, 2025
Abstract
Fungal
spores
are
usually
dispersed
by
wind,
water,
and
animal
vectors.
Climate
change
is
accelerating
the
spread
of
pathogens
to
new
regions.
While
well-studied
vectors
like
bark
beetles
moths
contribute
pathogen
transmission,
other,
less-recognized
species
play
a
crucial
role
at
different
scales.
Small-scale
dispersers,
such
as
mites,
rodents,
squirrels,
woodpeckers,
facilitate
fungal
within
trees
or
entire
forest
On
larger
scale,
birds
significantly
long-distance
dispersal,
potentially
aiding
establishment
invasive
across
continents.
These
remain
underexplored
often
overlooked
in
disease
studies
therefore
called
cryptic
Understanding
full
range
dispersal
mechanisms
critical
climate
drive
shifts
distributions
increases
vector
activity.
Expanding
monitoring
detection
tools
include
these
hidden
carriers
will
improve
our
ability
track
distribution
pathogens.
Integrating
targeted
research,
innovative
technologies,
collaborative
efforts
disciplines
borders
essential
for
enhancing
management
mitigating
disease’s
ecological
economic
impacts.
Key
points
•
Cryptic
spore
forests
accelerates
altering
distributions,
increasing
activity,
facilitating
dispersal.
Innovative
tools,
eDNA
sampling
predictive
modelling,
uncover
contributions
mitigate
Animals,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(6), С. 896 - 896
Опубликована: Март 20, 2025
The
endemic
and
critically
endangered
gharial,
Gavialis
gangeticus,
experienced
a
severe
population
decline
in
its
range.
However,
conservation
efforts,
notably
through
the
implementation
of
“Project
Crocodile”
India,
have
led
to
significant
recovery
population.
present
study
employs
an
ensemble
Species
Distribution
Model
(SDM)
delineate
suitable
habitats
for
G.
gangeticus
under
current
future
climatic
scenarios
understand
impact
climate
change.
model
estimates
that
46.85%
area
occupancy
is
scenario,
with
this
projected
increase
by
145.16%
conditions.
States
such
as
Madhya
Pradesh,
Uttar
Assam
are
experience
habitat
suitability,
whereas
Odisha
Rajasthan
anticipated
face
declines.
recommends
conducting
ground-truthing
ecological
assessments
using
advanced
technologies
genetic
analyses
validate
viability
newly
identified
Lower
Ganges,
Mahanadi,
Brahmaputra
River
systems.
These
areas
should
be
prioritized
within
Protected
Area
network
potential
translocation
sites
allocation.
Collaborative
efforts
between
IUCN-SSC
Crocodile
Specialist
Group
stakeholders
vital
prioritizing
implementing
site-specific
interventions
protect
highly
threatened
gharial
wild.
