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). ...
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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,
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...
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International Society of Arboriculture, Champaign, USA
Citation
Arboriculture & Urban Forestry, 2022, 48, 2, pp 147-163
Quarantine pests are organisms that are not present in the EU or are present only in a limited (manageable) area. The new European legislation in the field of plant health introduced the list of priority plant pests and EU members have to prepare and keep up-to-date contingency plans and carry out...
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Žitko, U.; Piškur, B.; Triplat, M.
Publisher
Zveza Gozdarskih Drustev Slovenije, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Citation
Gozdarski Vestnik, 2021, 79, 3, pp 51-66
Diversity in tree populations is viewed as essential for protecting the public investment in urban trees and for preserving the environmental, social, and economic benefits that these trees provide. It is therefore crucial for officials responsible for the management of municipal trees to know the...
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Cowett, F. D.; Bassuk, N. L.
Publisher
International Society of Arboriculture, Champaign, USA
Citation
Arboriculture & Urban Forestry, 2021, 47, 5, pp 196-213
Management of fungal diseases within urban landscapes relies heavily on repeat fungicide sprays. Environmental concerns have led to a need to eliminate or reduce fungicide use. Foliar sprays of calcium- (Ca) and silicon- (Si) based fertilisers have been shown to reduce symptom severity of several...
Author(s)
Percival, G. C.; Graham, S.
Publisher
International Society of Arboriculture, Champaign, USA
Citation
Arboriculture & Urban Forestry, 2021, 47, 4, pp 170-181
Shorea javanica Koord. and Valeton is an identity tree of Lampung Province. The dammar of this species, locally known as damar mata kucing (cat-eye resin). The population of S. javanica is mostly in Repong Damar and grows naturally in Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park. Within a decade, the damar...
Author(s)
Damayanti, I.; Rezinda, C. F. G.; Ridjayanti, S. M.; Bantara, I.
Publisher
IOP Publishing Ltd, Bristol, UK
Citation
IOP Conference Series : Earth and Environmental Science, 2021, 918,
Unmanaged, foliar pathogens of urban trees can be detrimental to tree health and aesthetics. Overreliance on synthetic fungicides increasingly means alternative means of pathogen management are now required. The purpose of these studies was to investigate the efficacy of 3 commercially available...
Author(s)
Percival, G. C.; Graham, A. S.
Publisher
International Society of Arboriculture, Champaign, USA
Citation
Arboriculture & Urban Forestry, 2021, 47, 2, pp 85-95
Gloomy scale (GS) (Melanaspis tenebricosta) is a major pest of red maple (Acer rubrum) across much of the eastern USA. Current pesticide recommendations for GS management are efficacious when applications are made at the appropriate lime. However, appropriate timing may not always be possible. For...
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Chase, K. D.; Lebrun, E.; Rigsby, C. M.
Publisher
International Society of Arboriculture, Champaign, USA
Citation
Arboriculture & Urban Forestry, 2021, 47, 2, pp 64-71