Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
P. S. Vivek, Gnanaprakash Jeyaraj, A. Swapna Geetanjali
Summary: Begomoviruses, transmitted by the vector Bemisia tabaci, are a significant viral group affecting field crops worldwide. They are characterized by distinct symptoms and can also impact ornamental plants, which are often overlooked in reports. The aesthetics of ornamental plants can be affected by begomovirus infections, which can have implications for trade and marketing in the horticulture industry.
JOURNAL OF PLANT DISEASES AND PROTECTION
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yuechen Bai, Caiqiong Yang, Rayko Halitschke, Christian Paetz, Danny Kessler, Konrad Burkard, Emmanuel Gaquerel, Ian T. Baldwin, Dapeng Li
Summary: This study reveals a nonhost resistance mechanism of plants against herbivores through genomic, transcriptomic, and metabolomic analysis. The results show that a module triggered by Empoasca leafhoppers induces the synthesis of a specific compound in crop plants, which confers resistance to leafhoppers.
Article
Horticulture
Alicia L. Rihn, Melinda J. Knuth, Bridget K. Behe, Charles R. Hall
Summary: Ornamental plants have numerous benefits for humans, including emotional/mental health, physiological health, social interactions, and economic/financial conditions. However, little research has focused on consumers' perceived intrinsic value of post-purchase benefits. Understanding consumers' value for different plant benefits is crucial for informing marketing strategies and incorporating benefit information in plant promotions. An online survey was conducted to assess U.S. consumers' willingness to pay for lavender plants based on different plant benefit messages. The social benefit had the highest premium, while plant spending in 2020 and household income positively influenced consumers' willingness to pay.
Review
Plant Sciences
Tangchun Zheng, Ping Li, Lulu Li, Qixiang Zhang
Summary: Ornamental plants refer to plants with aesthetic value, and China is known for its rich ornamental plant resources. Genomics plays a crucial role in understanding genome evolution and gene regulation in ornamental plants, but progress has been slow due to the diversity and high costs associated with sequencing. However, advancements in sequencing technologies have led to the completion of whole-genome sequencing of over 69 ornamental plants in less than 10 years.
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Arie Altman, Stephen Shennan, John Odling-Smee
Summary: This article examines the link between the biology of ornamental plant domestication and sociocultural motivations, proposing specific elements such as cumulative cultural evolution, plant gene-human culture coevolution, and niche construction. It suggests that ornamental plant domestication represents an aesthetics-driven dimension of human niche construction, evolving alongside socioeconomic changes and the adoption of new scientific technologies.
TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Qian Chen, Yuele Zhang, Hengsong Yang, Xin Wang, Jiping Ren, Dongsheng Jia, Hongyan Chen, Taiyun Wei
Summary: It has been discovered that the capsid protein P2 of Rice gall dwarf virus (RGDV) can induce autophagy by interacting with GAPDH and ATG4B. These complexes are recruited to virus-induced autophagosomes, enhancing viral propagation. Additionally, GAPDH binds to ATG14 and prevents its interaction with SNAP29, blocking the fusion between autophagosomes and lysosomes. These findings reveal a positive regulation of immune response in insect vectors during viral infection.
Article
Plant Sciences
Mingyu Li, Mengmeng Sang, Zhenying Wen, Juan Meng, Tangren Cheng, Qixiang Zhang, Lidan Sun
Summary: Floral traits are important for the evolution and economic value of ornamental plants. The genetic architecture underlying these traits in woody ornamental plants, such as Prunus mume, is not well understood. This study aimed to identify specific quantitative trait loci (QTLs) controlling various aspects of flower characteristics in mei. The results revealed several floral QTLs on chromosome 1, with pleiotropic effects on different flower traits and shoot growth. Transcriptomic analysis provided insight into the genetic signatures of floral QTLs. These findings have implications for selecting superior varieties of mei with desirable floral features.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Agronomy
Szilvia Kisvarga, Dora Farkas, Gabor Boronkay, Andras Nemenyi, Laszlo Orloci
Summary: The importance of biostimulants in the global market is increasing, especially as fewer plant protection products are available in the European Union. Biostimulants are widely used in horticulture, particularly in ornamental plant production. This paper provides detailed information on the legal regulation, regulatory mechanisms, and plant response to abiotic stress regarding the use of biostimulants.
Article
Horticulture
Marius Ruett, Laura Verena Junker-Frohn, Bastian Siegmann, Jan Ellenberger, Hannah Jaenicke, Cory Whitney, Eike Luedeling, Peter Tiede-Arlt, Uwe Rascher
Summary: This study introduces a new method for assessing the health status of ornamental plants, using hyperspectral imaging technology combined with expert experience for plant performance monitoring. Reflectance in the green and red-edge regions of the spectrum was identified as crucial for classifying plants as healthy or stressed.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Dariusz Kulus, Natalia Miler
Summary: This study compared the utility of traditional plant growth regulators and natural extracts in the micropropagation and cryopreservation of Lamprocapnos spectabilis, showing that the natural additives had cultivar- and trait-specific impacts. Further research on the synergistic effect of conventional plant growth regulators and natural extracts is recommended for future studies on Lamprocapnos spectabilis.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Maoqing Zhang, Weian Guo, Lei Wang, Dongyang Li, Bo Hu, Qidi Wu
Summary: This paper proposed a path planning model for watering robots, using sliding windows and placeholder strategy to solve the curse of dimensionality and insufficient irrigation caused by weather conditions. Experimental results with a novel genetic algorithm validated the effectiveness of the proposed strategies.
COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Taline N. C. Neves, Josemar Foresti, Paulo R. Silva, Elcio Alves, Renato Rocha, Camila Oliveira, Marcelo C. Picanco, Eliseu J. G. Pereira
Summary: This study found that neonicotinoid seed treatment can effectively reduce maize yield losses caused by leafhopper stunt disease during the VE-V4 growth stages, but is less effective against infective corn leafhoppers in the V12 growth stage. High correlation was observed between corn yield losses and visual stunt symptoms, suggesting the importance of early control measures to protect maize yield.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Jacob M. Cecala, Erin E. Wilson Rankin
Summary: In human-modified landscapes, understanding how habitat characteristics influence the diversity and composition of beneficial organisms is critical. This study investigated how local and landscape characteristics correlate with bee diversity and turnover across seasons, finding that local habitat factors and surrounding natural areas have moderate influences on bee diversity, and there is a moderate positive correlation between turnover in plant species and bee species.
Article
Agronomy
Jingyao Tian, Yi Zhao, Yuqiao Pan, Xiaoxuan Chen, Yingnan Wang, Jixiang Lin, Jinghong Wang, Qingjie Yang
Summary: This study demonstrates that exogenous spermidine can improve the growth and photosynthesis of H. jubatum under drought conditions, increase osmotic regulatory substance contents and antioxidant enzyme activities, thereby alleviating the damage caused by drought stress.
Article
Horticulture
Bruno J. L. Pitton, Lorence R. Oki, Jared Sisneroz, Richard Y. Evans
Summary: This study aimed to reduce nitrate contamination of groundwater in intensive agricultural production areas by investigating nitrogen (N) inputs and outputs in container plant production. Results showed that most input N remained in the growing substrate or was taken up by plant shoots, while nitrous oxide-N gas lost from the substrate and bed soil, runoff, and soil infiltration also contributed to N losses. Future work should focus on reducing aqueous N lost from the growing substrate to minimize surface and groundwater contamination.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Jaqueline Magalhaes Pereira, Tassia Tuane Moreira dos Santos, Everton Pires Soliman, Thaise Karla Ribeiro Dias, Edson Luiz Lopes Baldin, Carlos Frederico Wilcken
Summary: The study evaluated the development of the defoliating caterpillar Sarsina violascens on different Eucalyptus species and hybrids, indicating that Eucalyptus urophylla is more suitable for its development and reproduction, while Eucalyptus grandis shows strong resistance.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emilia Tatiane Lopes da Silva, Marcelo Mattos Pedreira, Maria Leticia Fernandes Dias, Marcos Vinicius Teles Gomes, Marcus Alvarenga Soares, Rodrigo Sa Fortes Pedreira, Marianne Schorer
Summary: The study aimed to determine the 96-h LC50 of mercury chloride for juvenile curimata-pacu and evaluate its absorption in different tissues. The liver was found to be the most suitable tissue for environmental monitoring and evaluation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Economics
Pedro G. Lemes, Simon A. Lawson, Jose C. Zanuncio, Laercio A. G. Jacovine, Carlos M. M. E. Torres, Carlos F. Wilcken
Summary: Highly hazardous pesticides have been banned in FSC certified areas, causing consequences for producers in tropical countries. This study assessed the changes and costs of FSC certification in pest management from the perspective of certified foresters in South Africa, finding dissatisfaction among respondents regarding the cost/benefit ratio of FSC certification.
JOURNAL OF FOREST ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Marinalva Martins dos Santos, Ricardo Siqueira da Silva, Marcus Alvarenga Soares, Erika Manuela Goncalves Lopes, Farzin Shabani
Summary: This study aimed to identify the global risk of invasion and establishment of the sweet potato pest Bedellia somnulentella and develop preventive policies. The study found that climate change could reduce the pest's suitable areas but increase them in temperate regions. The survey only considered weather data and did not include other factors. The findings are helpful for policy development and pest management strategies.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED CLIMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fernando Henrique Moreno de Oliveira Del Piero, Carlos Frederico Wilcken, Mauricio Magalhaes Domingues, Ana Laura Favoreto, Roberto Antonio Rodella, Alexandre Igor Azevedo Pereira, Wiane Meloni Silva, Jose Eduardo Serrao, Jose Cola Zanuncio
Summary: This study aims to identify leaf anatomy indicators of different Eucalyptus species associated with G. brimblecombei infestations and evaluate plant resistance to this pest. By analyzing various anatomical characteristics of the leaves, the study found that the number of stomata on the adaxial and abaxial sides and the glandular area in the central leaf vein are correlated with the extent of G. brimblecombei infestation.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marcelle C. do N. Prado, Graziella K. F. Giuliani, Thais C. Ghiotto, Janaina B. do Carmo, Julio C. Guerreiro, Evandro P. Prado, Mario H. F. do A. D. Pogetto, Marcus Masson, Wagner de S. Tavares, Carlos F. Wilcken, Jose C. Zanuncio, Pedro J. Ferreira-Filho
Summary: This study investigated the effects of temperature, relative humidity, rainfall, and natural enemies on Mastigimas anjosi. The study found that the number of M. anjosi individuals was negatively correlated with temperature and positively correlated with relative humidity and rainfall. Natural enemies, including larvae and adults of Cycloneda sanguinea, adults of Hippodamia convergens, and nymphs and adults of Atopozelus opsimus, preyed upon M. anjosi.
ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Zaira Vieira Caldeira, Marcus Alvarenga Soares, Ronnie Von dos Santos Veloso, Cleriston Souza Silva, Elizangela Souza Pereira Costa, Marinalva Martins dos Santos, Isabel Moreira da Silva, Wiane Meloni Silva, Jose Cola Zanuncio
Summary: This study evaluated the acute and chronic toxicity of neem oil on the endoparasitoid P. elaeisis. The results showed that the neem LC50 for P. elaeisis was lower than the recommended concentration for pest control, indicating high acute toxicity. However, the sublethal effects were low. It is important to carefully control the concentration of neem oil in integrated pest management programs to avoid interference with the natural enemy P. elaeisis.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Nermy Ribeiro Valadares, Marcus Alvarenga Soares, Evander Alves Ferreira, Verissimo Gibran Mendes de Sa, Alcinei Mistico Azevedo, Germano Leao Demolin Leite, Jose Cola Zanuncio
Summary: Genetically modified cotton is being used in Brazil to manage pests, particularly the cotton aphid Aphis gossypii. This study aimed to evaluate the physiological stress caused by A. gossypii on Bt cotton compared to its non-transgenic isohybrid. The plants were evaluated using chlorophyll fluorescence parameters, and the results showed similar photosynthetic parameters for both Bt cotton and its isohybrid when infested by this insect.
ARTHROPOD-PLANT INTERACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Murilo Fonseca Ribeiro, Vanessa Rafaela Carvalho, Ana Laura Favoreto, Bruno Rossitto de Marchi, Vinicius H. Bello, Carolina Jordan, Everton Pires Soliman, Jose Cola Zanuncio, Julian Alberto Sabattini, Carlos Frederico Wilcken
Summary: This study investigates the presence, phylogeny, and transmission modes of endosymbiont bacteria in Anaphes nitens and Gonipterus platensis. The results show that A. nitens populations contain four species of bacteria (Erwinia amylovora, Serratia grimesii, Yersinia massiliensis, and Rickettsia belli) and these bacteria are vertically transmitted in A. nitens through F1 and F2 generations. Meanwhile, Serratia grimesii is the only bacterium found in G. platensis and it is also transmitted vertically.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Maria Jessica dos Santos Cabral, Ronnie Von dos Santos Veloso, Sebastiao Lourenco de Assis Junior, Jose Barbosa dos Santos, Germano Leao Demolin Leite, Jose Cola Zanuncio, Rodrigo Almeida Pinheiro, Marcus Alvarenga Soares
Summary: Bedellia somnulentella is an invasive pest that causes damage to plants in the tropics, particularly in the Convolvulaceae family. This study identifies five new host plants of the genus Ipomoea for B. somnulentella, providing insight into its dispersion and survival in different regions.
JOURNAL OF PLANT DISEASES AND PROTECTION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Simone Graziele Moio Velozo, Murilo Rodrigues Velozo, Mauricio Magalhaes Domingues, Luciane Katarine Becchi, Vanessa Rafaela de Carvalho, Jose Raimundo de Souza Passos, Jose Cola Zanuncio, Jose Eduardo Serrao, Dietrich Stephan, Carlos Frederico Wilcken
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of Mycoharvester (R) equipment in harvesting and separating pure Metarhizium anisopliae conidia for controlling Thaumastocoris peregrinus Carpintero & Dellape, 2006. The equipment harvested 85% of the conidia from rice, with a production rate of 4.8 x 10^9 conidia/g dry mass of substrate + fungus. The separated pure conidia had lower water content compared to the agglomerated product. The product harvested at concentrations of 10^8 and 10^9 conidia/ml caused high mortality in T. peregrinus nymphs and adults.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Luciane Katarine Becchi, Leonardo Rodrigues Barbosa, Jose Eduardo Serrao, Jose Cola Zanuncio, Marcus Vinicius Sampaio, Mauricio Magalhaes Domingues, Carlos Frederico Wilcken
Summary: The study evaluates the development period, thermal requirements, and fertility life table of the parasitoid Cleruchoides noackae, which was imported to Brazil in 2012 to manage the exotic pest Thaumastocoris peregrinus. The results provide important information for mass rearing and release strategies.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mauricio M. Domingues, Paula L. Santos, Bianca C. C. Gea, Vanessa R. Carvalho, Fabricio N. Oliveira, Everton P. Soliman, Fabricio F. Pereira, Jose C. Zanuncio, Carlos Frederico Wilcken
Summary: Cultivation of Eucalyptus species is crucial for the Brazilian economy, but the presence of Glycaspis brimblecombei, a harmful insect, poses a threat to Eucalyptus crops. This research evaluated the pathogenicity of two entomopathogenic fungi isolates and found that they can cause 100% mortality in G. brimblecombei nymphs.
ANAIS DA ACADEMIA BRASILEIRA DE CIENCIAS
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Marinalva Martins dos Santos, Leticia Alves Carvalho Reis, Evander Alves Ferreira, Michael Willian Rocha de Souza, Janaina Baldez Gomes, Isabel Moreira da Silva, Jose Eduardo Serrao, Marcus Alvarenga Soares, Jose Cola Zanuncio
Summary: This study investigated the occurrence and damage of Saissetia oleae on Olea europaea plants. The results showed that different cultivars of O. europaea had varying levels of susceptibility to S. oleae, and the insect's feeding caused damage to the photosynthetic apparatus of the leaves, potentially leading to reduced growth and yield.
FLORIDA ENTOMOLOGIST
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Michael Willian Rocha de Souza, Marcus Alvarenga Soares, Jose Eduardo Serrao, Marinalva Martins dos Santos, Caique Menezes de Abreu, Marcia Regina da Costa
Summary: This study evaluated the indirect effects of different Cry proteins on the predatory stink bug Podisus nigrispinus and its prey Spodoptera frugiperda, and found that different Cry proteins move through the food chain of P. nigrispinus and cause histopathological changes in midgut cells.
