Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huanhuan Pan, Hongyi Zhao, Likun Ai, Jian Huang, Yang Chen
Summary: This review summarizes research on the structure confirmation, field application, and chemical synthesis of the sex pheromones of the potato tuber moth, proposing an efficient synthesis strategy for the two pheromones.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Junjie Yan, Mengdi Zhang, Abid Ali, Xia Du, Xiangdong Mei, Yulin Gao
Summary: The study compared the sex pheromone titers released by Phthorimaea operculella females and the electroantennogram (EAG) responses of male antennae to pheromone compounds. The optimal sex pheromone ratio was screened in the field, with different ratios found to be most attractive to males in tobacco and potato fields. Mass trapping using sex pheromones effectively reduced the population of Phthorimaea operculella in the potato and tobacco fields over two years.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Physiology
Xiaoli He, Yajie Cai, Jinglei Zhu, Mengdi Zhang, Yadong Zhang, Yang Ge, Zengrong Zhu, Wenwu Zhou, Guirong Wang, Yulin Gao
Summary: The study identified two pheromone receptor genes in the potato tuber moth, which are highly expressed in the antennae of male adults and show differential responses to key sex pheromone components. This research characterized the function of pheromone receptors in gelechiid moths for the first time, providing insights for olfactory-based pest management of P. operculella in the field.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Entomology
Meng-Di Zhang, Sheng-Yong Wu, Jun-Jie Yan, Stuart Reitz, Yu-Lin Gao
Summary: Endophytic Beauveria bassiana could be a potential biological control agent for the control and management of the potato tuber moth.
Article
Agronomy
Musa Kirisik, Fedai Erler
Summary: This study evaluated the pathogenicity of three indigenous isolates of entomopathogenic fungi against the potato tuber moth. The results showed that all tested isolates had varying degrees of pathogenicity, with two B. basiana isolates being the most lethal against the pest.
Article
Agronomy
Jose Sanchez del Pulgar, Massimo Lucarini, Altero Aguzzi, Paolo Gabrielli, Bruno Parisi, Daniela Pacifico, Giuseppe Mandolino, Ginevra Lombardi-Boccia
Summary: The study evaluated the glycoalkaloid content in six hybrid potato clones from an Italian breeding programme, finding significant variability in content among clones. While genotypic variation was the main factor influencing glycoalkaloid accumulation, the study also highlighted the influence of agro-climatic conditions on the content.
Article
Entomology
Yajin Li, Qiong Wang, Xiaoyu Xu, Huachun Guo
Summary: Food poisoning caused by potato glycoside alkaloids (SGA) is a crucial factor affecting potato production safety. The potato tuber moth is a destructive pest that causes damage to various parts of potato tissues. This study investigated the concentration accumulation and excretion processes of SGA in the larvae of the potato tuber moth using an UHPLC machine, finding that ecdysis and the excretion process may effectively reduce internal SGA accumulation.
Article
Entomology
Mengdi Zhang, Junjie Yan, Abid Ali, Yulin Gao
Summary: The study compared the biological performance of P. operculella on different potato varieties, finding that Qingshu 9 showed the poorest adaptation, while Lishu 6 was more suitable for its reproduction.
Article
Entomology
Laleh Ebrahimi, Aziz Sheikhigarjan, Mehran Ghazavi
Summary: The potential of Steinernema carpocapsae for controlling potato tuber moth was evaluated and compared with S. feltiae and the pyrethroid alpha-cypermethrin. The results showed that S. carpocapsae was as efficient as alpha-cypermethrin and had less tuber damage compared to S. feltiae. The study suggests that S. carpocapsae can be considered as an appropriate alternative to synthetic chemicals for potato tuber moth control.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEST MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Anupa Adhikari, Arjun Kumar Shrestha, Sudipta Timsina, Anup Adhikari
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy of biopesticides in managing potato tuber moths under storage conditions. The results showed that the potato cultivar Janak Dev had the lowest infestation points per tuber and the lowest emergence of PTM adults, while the biopesticide Acorus calamus provided the best protection against damage caused by potato tuber moth.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Shereen Abdel-Hameed Mohamed, Abd-El-Aal S. Kh, S. S. Moawad, A. G. Attallah
Summary: The extensive use of synthetic pesticides has led to negative consequences such as environmental pollution, pest resistance and toxicity to non-target organisms. This study explores alternative control methods using entomopathogens and demonstrates the high efficacy of fusant strains in controlling the potato tuber moth (PTM). Furthermore, the study identifies the significant impact of these bio-insecticides on the expression of apoptosis-related genes in PTM tissues.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL PEST CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Chunyue Zhu, Xiaocui Yi, Miao Yang, Yiyi Liu, Yao Yao, Shengjiang Zi, Bin Chen, Guanli Xiao
Summary: In this study, the transcriptional profiles of undamaged, mechanically damaged, and PTM-infested potato plants were compared at different time points, and the gene expression patterns of multiple insect resistance-related signaling pathways were analyzed. The results showed significant responses in the potato transcriptome to mechanical damage and PTM infestation, with transcriptional changes being higher at the later stage of infestation. Although there was extensive overlap in the transcriptional profiles of mechanically damaged and PTM-infested plants in multiple signaling pathways, some genes were uniquely induced or repressed.
Article
Agronomy
Musa Kirisik, Fedai Erler, Tuba Kahraman
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy of a new-designed light trap and delta pheromone trap in mass trapping of adult potato tuber moths in stored potatoes. The results showed that the light trap captured significantly higher numbers of moths and resulted in lower tuber damage rates compared to the pheromone trap treatment.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mengdi Zhang, Xinyue Cheng, Runmao Lin, Bingyan Xie, Ralf Nauen, Silvia I. Rondon, Jorge A. Zavala, Subba Reddy Palli, Suhua Li, Xingyao Xiong, Wenwu Zhou, Yulin Gao
Summary: This study reports the genome assembly of the potato tuberworm at the chromosomal level, providing a significant resource for understanding the genetic basis of this insect and promoting its integrative management in the future.
Article
Entomology
Aydemir Baris, Murside Yagci, Harun Cimen, Cenk Yucel
Summary: This study aimed to find native nematode isolates as biological control agents against potato tuber worm. The selected nematode isolate was identified as Heterorhabditis bacteriophora through morphometric measurements and genetic sequence analysis. The results showed that this isolate had a good killing effect on the larvae of the potato tuber worm.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL PEST CONTROL
(2023)