Olive trees (Olea europaea L.) are deeply interwoven with the past, present and future of Mediterranean civilizations, both as essential economical as well as cultural valuables. Olive horticulture constitutes one of the primary agroecosystems in the Mediterranean regions of today. Being inhabitant ...
Author(s)
Grandi, L.; Oehl, M.; Lombardi, T.; Michele, V. R. de; Schmitt, N.; Verweire, D.; Balmer, D.
Publisher
Frontiers Media S.A., Lausanne, Switzerland
Citation
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023, 14, June,
Background: In Singapore, determining the level of infestation by lebbek borer (Xystrocera globosa)(Olivier, 1795)[Coleoptera: Cerambycidae] is the crucial first step in control of this pestra in rain tree (Albizia saman [Jacq.] Merr.)[Fabales: Fabaceae]. Current assessment methods rely on symptoms ...
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Danh, D. N. H.; Istijab, M. I. B.; Zain, M. A. B. M.; Xue HuiYu; Chiu, D.; Philip, V.; Yap MeiLai; Mohammad, A. H. B.
Publisher
International Society of Arboriculture, Champaign, USA
Citation
Arboriculture & Urban Forestry, 2023, 49, 1, pp 38-53
Laurel wilt is a lethal disease of American Lauraceae caused by Harringtonia lauricola. Propiconazole is a systemic fungicide which arrests fungal growth among a variety of plant hosts. Propiconazole as a preventive treatment against laurel wilt in sassafras (Sassafras albidum) has not been...
Author(s)
Johnson, C. W.; Olatinwo, R. O.; Hwang, J.; Brownie, C.
Publisher
International Society of Arboriculture, Champaign, USA
Citation
Arboriculture & Urban Forestry, 2023, 49, 1, pp 2-15
The apple moth (Argyresthia conjugella) is a small native moth in the family Argyresthiidae. It is widespread in Eurasia and can periodically become a major pest of apple orchards, especially in Scandinavia. The moth larvae usually develop in the fruits of rowan trees. In years with low...
Publisher
Station de Recherches Agroscope Changins-Wädenswil ACW, Nyon, Switzerland
Citation
Revue Suisse de Viticulture, Arboriculture et Horticulture, 2022, 54, 5, pp 12-13
The prevalence of fungi associated with seeds of some selected local flowers namely cosmos, marigold, calendula, and periwinkle collected from three different locations (Arboriculture Garden, Ramna Park Garden, and Horticulture Garden) in Dhaka district and four hybrid flower seeds (African...
Author(s)
Kumkum, M.; Aminuzzaman, F. M.; Akhtar, N.; Ali, M. H.
Publisher
Scientific Research Publishing, Irvine, USA
Citation
American Journal of Plant Sciences, 2022, 13, 6, pp 778-796
Exposure to pesticides through eyes, skin, ingestion and inhalation may affects human health by interfering with immune cells, such as macrophages. We evaluated, in vitro, the effect of six pesticides widely used in apple arboriculture on the functions of human monocyte-derived macrophages (hMDMs). ...
Author(s)
Parny, M.; Coste, A.; Aubouy, A.; Rahabi, M.; Prat, M.; Pipy, B.; Treilhou, M.
Publisher
Elsevier Ltd, Oxford, UK
Citation
Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2022, 163,
Paraffin (petroleum) oils have been used for many years for their insecticidal properties, but relatively little research had been conducted towards their introduction into the agricultural praxis, due to their potential phytotoxic effects. In the recent years, however, there has been an increased...
Author(s)
Baliota, G. V.; Athanassiou, C. G.
Publisher
Springer Berlin, Heidelberg, Germany
Citation
Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2022, 30, 2, pp 2392-2405
Studies assessing the effects of biochar used as a soil amendment in agriculture and forestry have indicated variable results, from significant improvements in growth and health to no effect at all. Research into biochar use for trees within the urban landscape is extremely limited. This review is...
Author(s)
Schaffert, E.; Lukac, M.; Percival, G.; Rose, G.
Publisher
International Society of Arboriculture, Champaign, USA
Citation
Arboriculture & Urban Forestry, 2022, 48, 3, pp 176-202
Background: Emerald ash borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis, is an invasive wood-boring beetle that threatens ash trees (Fraxinus spp.) in the urban forest. Methods: We compared the efficacy at which 3 different injection systems deliver emamectin benzoate (EB) to the leaf canopy and protect trees....
Author(s)
Sadof, C.; Gula, S.; Purcell, L.; Ginzel, M.
Publisher
International Society of Arboriculture, Champaign, USA
Citation
Arboriculture & Urban Forestry, 2022, 48, 3, pp 165-175
Background: As human populations urbanize, urban forests in many areas are decreasing in canopy extent due to disruptions on several fronts, including novel pests and diseases, climate change, and changing land uses. Methods: A review of the remote sensing, computing, and environmental literature...
Publisher
International Society of Arboriculture, Champaign, USA
Citation
Arboriculture & Urban Forestry, 2022, 48, 2, pp 147-163