We present a method to simulate atmospheric dispersal events in invasion ecology using examples of two economically important and highly mobile insect species: the bird cherry-oat aphid, Rhopalosiphum padi (which vectors yellow dwarf viruses to maize, barley, oats and wheat); and the biting midge, ...
Author(s)
Parry, H. R.; Eagles, D.; Kriticos, D. J.
ISBN
2015 CABI (H ISBN 9781780643946)
In the period of 2011-12, in the context of Decree on the implementation of measures for the suppression and spread of Grapevine flavescence doree and suppression of the leafhopper (Scaphoideus titanus Ball) in the wine-growing region of Posavje, detailed study of the bionomics and the success of...
Author(s)
Rodič, K.; Peterlin, A.; Leskovšek, L.; Bajec, D.
Publisher
Plant Protection Society of Slovenia, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Citation
Zbornik Predavanj in Referatov, 11. Slovenskega Posvetovanja o Varstvu Rastlin Z Mednarodno Udeležbo (in okrogle mize o zmanjšanju tveganja zaradi rabe FFS v okviru projekta CropSustaIn), Bled, Slovenia, 5.-6. Marec 2013, 2013, pp 205-209
This chapter discusses bioterrorism using invasive species, some probable agents of agricultural targeted aggression, and pest-transmitted plant pathogens.
Author(s)
Heather, N. W.; Hallman, G. J.
ISBN
2008 CABI (H ISBN 9781845933432)
Bean yellow mosaic virus (BYMV) causes a serious yield limiting disease in all domesticated lupin species. Strains of BYMV that are seed-borne in L. luteus and L. albus and contaminate seed stocks, occur widely in Europe and North America, but are not established in Australia. In L. angustifolius,...
Author(s)
Jones, R.; Coutts, B.; Burchell, G.; Wylie, S.
Publisher
International Lupin Association, Canterbury, New Zealand
Citation
Lupins for health and wealth. Proceedings of the 12th International Lupin Conference, Fremantle, Western Australia, 14-18 September 2008, 2008, pp 420-424
Rice yellow mottle virus (RYMV, Sobemovirus) is a major threat to rice culture in Africa and in Madagascar producing yield losses between 10 to 100%. Symptoms on young plants are characteristic mottling and yellowing of the leaves associated with reduced tillering and stunting. The natural host...
Publisher
Studium Press LLC, Houston, USA
Citation
Characterization, diagnosis & management of plant viruses. Volume 4: grain crops & ornamentals, 2008, pp 31-50
This chapter discusses the damage caused, virus transmission, and control of apple and pear aphids (including Eriosoma lanigerum, Aphis pomi, Aphis spiraecola, Rhopalosiphum insertum, Dysaphis plantaginea, Dysaphis pyri, Melanaphis pyraria, Aphanostigma piri, Schizaphis piricola, Schizaphis pyri,...
Author(s)
Barbagallo, S.; Cocuzza, G.; Cravedi, P.; Komazaki, S.
ISBN
2007 CABI (H ISBN 9780851998190)
An investigation of invasive and alien mites and insects was carried out, based mainly on pests of agriculture, forestry and ornamental plants. A total of 17 alien species of mite were found in Serbia during 1979-2004. More than 60% of the alien mite species were recorded for the first time during...
Author(s)
Glavendekić, M.; Mihajlović, L.; Petanović, R.
Publisher
British Crop Protection Council, Alton, UK
Citation
Plant protection and plant health in Europe: introduction and spread of invasive species, held at Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany, 9-11 June 2005, 2005, pp 229-230
This paper discusses the association of blood disease (Ralstonia solanacearum, Pseudomonas celebensis or blood disease bacterium) with banana insect pests, pollinating insects and parasitic nematodes in the endemic areas of Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia. It discusses the role of insect pests and...
Author(s)
Subandiyah, S.; Indarti, S.; Harjaka, T.; Utami, S. N. H.; Sumardiyono, C.; Mulyadi
Publisher
American Phytopathological Society (APS Press), St. Paul, USA
Citation
Bacterial wilt disease and the Ralstonia solanacearum species complex, 2005, pp 415-422
This paper describes the current status and economic importance of blood disease of bananas in Indonesia. Information is also given on symptoms, causal agents (Ralstonia solanacearum race 2, Pseudomonas celebensis or blood disease bacterium), epidemiology (disease distribution, host plants, insect...
Publisher
American Phytopathological Society (APS Press), St. Paul, USA
Citation
Bacterial wilt disease and the Ralstonia solanacearum species complex, 2005, pp 395-404
Papua New Guinea (PNG) is the centre of origin for several Saccharum species, including S. officinarum, the original species used in commercial production. There are a number of endemic diseases that affect commercial sugar production in PNG on the commercial estate of Ramu Sugar Limited at Gusap,...
Author(s)
Rauka, G. B.; Magarey, R. C.; Kuniata, L. S.
Publisher
PK Editorial Services Pty Ltd, Brisbane, Australia
Citation
Proceedings of the 2005 Conference of the Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists held at Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia, 3-6 May 2005, 2005, pp 266-272