Population Dynamics of Potential Insect Vectors of Xylella fastidiosa (Xanthomanadales: Xanthomonadaceae) and Other Auchenorrhyncha in Olive and Citrus Groves of Crete, Greece

Autor: Ioannis E. Koufakis, Argyro P. Kalaitzaki, Maria L. Pappas, Antonios E. Tsagkarakis, Despina K. Tzobanoglou, George D. Broufas
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Agronomy, Vol 14, Iss 10, p 2243 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2073-4395
DOI: 10.3390/agronomy14102243
Popis: This study investigated the phenology and population dynamics of potential insect vectors of Xylella fastidiosa Wells et al. and other Auchenorrhyncha species in olive and citrus groves of Chania province, Crete, Greece. Although X. fastidiosa has not been reported in Greece, its introduction could cause serious diseases in many crops, including olives and citrus. Olive groves of Olea europaea L. ‘Koroneiki’ were sampled systematically using sweep net and Malaise traps over 24 months. One citrus grove was sampled for one year using a Malaise trap. Sweep net samples were taken from the herbaceous cover, tree canopy, and field borders of olive groves. Auchenorrhyncha were more abundant on the herbaceous cover compared to the canopy and field margins. Aphrophoridae species were mostly found on the herbaceous cover and in low numbers during fall (October–December) and spring (April–May). Cicadellidae species, such as Euscelis spp., were frequently found on the herbaceous cover of both olive and citrus groves. One Aphrophoridae and several Cicadellidae species were recorded in the citrus grove. Altitude was found to influence the population abundance of some Auchenorrhyncha species in olive groves. These results provide information for effective integrated management of insect vectors and their vector-borne pathogens.
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