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Forestry
E. Cuevas-Mendieta, E. Garcia-Frapolli, E. del-Val
Summary: The study evaluated local perceptions of lepidopterans in Los Ranchitos, Mexico and estimated butterfly diversity in nearby secondary forests. It found that most locals have a certain level of awareness of the role of butterflies in ecosystems, but lack understanding of the link between larvae and adults, as well as their role in wild plant pollination.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
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Forestry
Michal Samek, Roman Modlinger, Daniel Bat'a, Frantisek Lorenc, Jana Vachova, Ivana Tomaskova, Vitezslava Peskova
Summary: Since 2008, spruce bud blight has been spreading rapidly in the Ore Mountains of the Czech Republic, particularly affecting Colorado blue spruce. This fungus damages buds, leading to reduced assimilation and even tree death. The spread of this fungus has significantly increased in recent years, impacting both Colorado blue spruce and Norway spruce.
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Forestry
Amelia Tudoran, Helena Bylund, Goran Nordlander, Ion Oltean, Adriana Puentes
Summary: Forest regeneration can be compromised by insect damage to newly-planted conifer seedlings, with the pine weevil being a significant pest in Europe. Strategies for seedling protection include physical barriers, silvicultural measures, and insecticides, while the potential benefits of Associational Effects (AE) have been little explored. Neighbor identity can influence the susceptibility of conifer seedlings to pine weevil damage, but the effects may vary depending on the scale of the study.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Zijian Li
Summary: In this study, an indicator-based approach was proposed to assess honeybee exposure to pesticide residues in guttation drops. The results showed that pesticide application in Brazil may increase honeybee risks and suggested that the guttation exposure pathway should not be ignored, especially for moderately lipophilic compounds.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Javier Quinto, Maria Eva Wong, Juan Ramon Boyero, Jose Miguel Vela, Martin Aguirrebengoa
Summary: The invasive chestnut gall wasp, Dryocosmus kuriphilus, has caused serious damage to the chestnut industry in Europe. Little is known about its status in the southernmost distribution in continental Europe. Research has shown significant variation in its population dynamics and flight phenology among different locations and over time, which are influenced by thermal trends.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Shehzad, Imran Bodlah, Junaid Ali Siddiqui, Muhammad Adnan Bodlah, Ammara Gull E. Fareen, Waqar Islam
Summary: Insects are highly successful and diverse, but they pose a significant threat to agriculture, with potential losses of up to US$470 billion. Plutella xylostella, a devastating pest that attacks cruciferous vegetables, alone causes monetary losses of around US$4-5 billion worldwide. Insecticides have protected plants effectively, but their use comes with environmental and mammalian hazards, and insects are developing resistance to them. Understanding the mechanisms behind this resistance is crucial for addressing the issue and improving the effectiveness of insecticides.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Shehzad, Imran Bodlah, Junaid Ali Siddiqui, Muhammad Adnan Bodlah, Ammara Gull E. Fareen, Waqar Islam
Summary: Insects pose a significant threat to agricultural crops, resulting in potential losses of up to US$470 billion. Among these pests, Plutella xylostella is a devastating insect that attacks cruciferous vegetables, causing approximately US$4-5 billion in monetary losses worldwide. Understanding the mechanisms of insecticide resistance is crucial for developing effective management strategies.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Luis Figueredo, Adriana Villa-Murillo, Yelitza Colmenarez, Carlos Vasquez
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of climate variables on sugarcane spittlebug adult populations, identifying evaporation, evapotranspiration, and cloudiness as the main climatic factors influencing the populations. These results provide a new perspective for decision-making in the preventive management of spittlebugs in sugarcane crops.
JOURNAL OF INSECT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Petros Ganatsas, Marianthi Tsakaldimi, Lydia-Maria Petaloudi
Summary: The recent Glasgow Climate Pact recognizes the role of ecosystems in storing greenhouse gases, emphasizing the importance of understanding the long-term carbon storage capacity in forest soils and the factors influencing it. A database of published data in Greece was compiled, revealing the significant influence of forest ecosystem type, soil depth, land management, forest origin, floristic zone, and climate type on carbon sequestration. To increase long-term carbon storage, systematic forest management and addressing factors like human pressure and overgrazing are recommended, along with restoration actions like reforestation for degraded forest ecosystems.
Article
Entomology
Nguyen Minh Chi, Duy Long Pham, Nong Phuong Nhung, Nguyen Thi Hai Hoa, Truong Tat Do, Tran Thi Le Tra, Vu Van Loi, Pham Thi Thu Thuy, Nguyen Duc Hai, Duong Xuan Tuan, Pham Quang Thu, Bernard Dell
Summary: Vietnamese plantations of Chukrasia tabularis A. Juss are susceptible to attack by Hypsipyla robusta Moore. An integrated pest management approach was used to evaluate damage extent and control measures. Manual and biological control methods significantly reduced damage index, highlighting the value of IPM in managing the shoot-tip borer.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Agronomy
Joaquin Gomis-Cebolla, Colin Berry
Summary: This article reviews the potential of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) as an endophyte or rhizospheric bacterium, and evaluates whether Bt as an endophyte/rhizobacterium can simultaneously act against different phytopathogens (fungi, bacteria, insects, and viruses) while promoting plant growth.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fabrina Bolzan Martins, Rafael Bitencourt Benassi, Roger Rodrigues Torres, Francisco Agustinho de Brito Neto
Summary: This study analyzed the impact of global warming on water availability in South America, finding that most regions will face water deficits, particularly impacting Eucalyptus plantations. Only a few regions in South America will not suffer from water shortages and will have less impact on Eucalyptus plantations. Urgent and effective adaptation measures are needed for the forestry industry.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Agronomy
Sanchita Singh, Somnath Rahangdale, Shivali Pandita, Gauri Saxena, Santosh Kumar Upadhyay, Geetanjali Mishra, Praveen C. Verma
Summary: CRISPR/Cas9 technology has shown great potential in controlling insect pests by editing their genomes, leading to more effective pest management strategies. Researchers have highlighted the efficiency and future possibilities of using CRISPR/Cas9 in pest control.
Article
Ecology
Kanakachari Mogilicherla, Amit Roy
Summary: The increasing global population requires better forest protection to meet the feasible environmental needs. Traditional pesticide use has negative impacts on soil microbial diversity, pollinator populations, and non-target organisms. RNAi-nanotechnology shows promise as an alternative for pest management, but more research is needed for its application in forest ecosystems.
FRONTIERS IN FORESTS AND GLOBAL CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Amelia Tudoran, Goran Nordlander, Anna Karlberg, Adriana Puentes
Summary: The study found that Bacillus thuringiensis had toxic and lethal effects on pine weevils, with the Diptera-targeted strain showing the most negative effects on weight, feeding, and mortality. Other strains specifically targeting Coleoptera had lower effects. There is potential for using Bt as a forest pest management measure against H. abietis, but further evaluation of other Bt strains/toxins is needed.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2021)