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Banerjee P, Dey G, Maity JP, Stewart KA, Sharma RK, Chan MWY, Lee K, Chen C. The unseen invaders: Tracking phylogeographic dynamics and genetic diversity of cryptic Pomacea canaliculata and P. maculata (Golden apple snails) across Taiwan. Ecol Evol 2024; 14:e11268. [PMID: 38646006 PMCID: PMC11027011 DOI: 10.1002/ece3.11268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024] Open
Abstract
The cryptic invasion of golden apple snails (Pomacea canaliculata and P. maculata) in Taiwan has caused significant ecological and economical damage over the last few decades, however, their management remains difficult due to inadequate taxonomic identification, complex phylogeny, and limited population genetic information. We aim to understand the current distribution, putative population of origin, genetic diversity, and potential path of cryptic invasion of Pomacea canaliculata and P. maculata across Taiwan to aid in improved mitigation approaches. The present investigation conducted a nationwide survey with 254 samples collected from 41 locations in 14 counties or cities across Taiwan. We identified P. canaliculata and P. maculata based on mitochondrial COI and compared their genetic diversity across Taiwan, as well as other introduced and native countries (based on publicly available COI data) to understand the possible paths of invasion to Taiwan. Based on mitochondrial COI barcoding, sympatric and heterogeneous distributions of invasive P. canaliculata and P. maculata were noted. Our haplotype analysis and mismatch distribution results suggested multiple introductions of P. canaliculata in Taiwan was likely originated directly from Argentina, whereas P. maculata was probably introduced from a single, or a few, introduction event(s) from Argentina and Brazil. Our population genetic data further demonstrated a higher haplotype and genetic diversity for P. canaliculata and P. maculata in Taiwan compared to other introduced regions. Based on our current understanding, the establishment of P. canaliculata and P. maculata is alarming and widespread beyond geopolitical borders, requiring a concerted and expedited national and international invasive species mitigation program.
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- Pritam Banerjee
- Department of Environmental Science, Policy and ManagementUniversity of CaliforniaBerkeleyCaliforniaUSA
- Department of Biomedical SciencesGraduate Institute of Molecular Biology, National Chung Cheng UniversityMin‐HsiungChiayi CountyTaiwan
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- Department of Biomedical SciencesGraduate Institute of Molecular Biology, National Chung Cheng UniversityMin‐HsiungChiayi CountyTaiwan
- Department of Agricultural ChemistryNational Taiwan UniversityTaipeiTaiwan
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- Environmental Science Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Biological Laboratory, School of Applied SciencesKIIT Deemed to be UniversityBhubaneswarOdishaIndia
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences, Leiden UniversityLeidenThe Netherlands
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- Doctoral Program in Science, Technology, Environment and Mathematics, Department of Earth and Environmental SciencesNational Chung Cheng UniversityMin‐HsiungChiayi CountyTaiwan
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- Department of Biomedical SciencesGraduate Institute of Molecular Biology, National Chung Cheng UniversityMin‐HsiungChiayi CountyTaiwan
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- Department of Emergency MedicineDitmanson Medical Foundation Chia‐Yi Christian HospitalChiayiTaiwan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental SciencesNational Chung Cheng UniversityMin‐HsiungChiayi CountyTaiwan
- Center for Nano Bio‐Detection, Center for Innovative Research on Aging SocietyAIM‐HI, National Chung Cheng UniversityChiayiTaiwan
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Constantine KL, Makale F, Mugambi I, Chacha D, Rware H, Muvea A, Kipngetich VK, Tambo J, Ogunmodede A, Djeddour D, Pratt CF, Rwomushana I, Williams F. Assessment of the socio-economic impacts associated with the arrival of apple snail (Pomacea canaliculata) in Mwea irrigation scheme, Kenya. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2023; 79:4343-4356. [PMID: 37394711 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND In Kenya, rice (Oryza sativa L.) is mainly produced under irrigation by small-scale farmers. Mwea irrigation scheme (MIS) in Kirinyaga County accounts for 80-88% of rice production. Here, rice is the main source of livelihood and a source of revenue generation for the county. However, a recently established invasive freshwater snail, Pomacea canaliculata (Lamarck) (family: Ampullariidae), a species of apple snail, presents a serious threat to rice production. RESULTS Household surveys, focus group discussions and key informant interviews highlight apple snail as a serious problem in MIS. Households that observed at least a moderate level of infestation (>20% of cultivated area) experienced significant reductions in rice yield (~14%) and net rice income (~60%). Farmers reported increased use of chemical pesticides for management of apple snail. In addition, the cost of hired labor for physical removal of egg masses and snails is resulting in substantial negative effects on net income. Farmer age, area of land owned, responsibility for decision-making, receipt of extension advice, training, and membership of a farmer organization, were all statistically significant variables to explain farmers awareness of the need for area-wide apple snail management. CONCLUSION Strategies to limit the spread of apple snail are urgently needed. A Multi-Institutional Technical Team (MITT) has been established to spearhead management efforts and consolidate advice to farmers on how to manage apple snail. However, without action to mitigate spread, the consequences could be disastrous for rice production and food security in Kenya, and for other rice growing regions across Africa. © 2023 The Authors. Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.
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Genomic and ecological evidence shed light on the recent demographic history of two related invasive insects. Sci Rep 2022; 12:19629. [PMID: 36385480 PMCID: PMC9669014 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-21548-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Hypogeococcus pungens is a species complex native to southern South America that is composed of at least five putative species, each one specialized in the use of different host plants. Two of these undescribed species were registered as invasive in Central and North America: Hyp-C is a cactophagous mealybug that became an important pest that threatens endemic cactus species in Puerto Rico, and Hyp-AP feeds on Amaranthaceae and Portulacaceae hosts, but does not produce severe damage to the host plants. We quantified genomic variation and investigated the demographic history of both invasive species by means of coalescent-based simulations using high throughput sequencing data. We also evaluated the incidence of host plant infestation produced by both species and used an ecological niche modeling approach to assess potential distribution under current and future climatic scenarios. Our genetic survey evinced the footprints of strong effective population size reduction and signals of genetic differentiation among populations within each species. Incidence of plant attacks varied between species and among populations within species, with some host plant species preferred over others. Ecological niche modeling suggested that under future climatic scenarios both species would expand their distribution ranges in Puerto Rico. These results provide valuable information for the design of efficient management and control strategies of the Puerto Rican cactus pest and shed light on the evolutionary pathways of biological invasions.
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Wang J, Xing Y, Dai Y, Li Y, Xiang W, Dai J, Xu F. A Novel Gelatin-Based Sustained-Release Molluscicide for Control of the Invasive Agricultural Pest and Disease Vector Pomacea canaliculata. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27134268. [PMID: 35807513 PMCID: PMC9268488 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27134268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Pomacea canaliculata, one of the 100 most destructive invasive species in the world, and it is an important intermediate host of Angiostrongylus cantonensis. The molluscicides in current use are an effective method for controlling snails. However, most molluscicides have no slow-release effect and are toxic to nontarget organisms. Thus, these molluscicides cannot be used on a large scale to effectively act on snails. In this study, gelatin, a safe and nontoxic substance, was combined with sustained-release molluscicide and was found to reduce the toxicity of niclosamide to nontarget organisms. We assessed the effects of gelatin and molluscicide in controlling P. canaliculata snails and eggs. The results demonstrated that the niclosamide retention time with 1.0% and 1.5% gelatin sustained-release agents reached 20 days. Additionally, the mortality rate of P. canaliculata and their eggs increased as the concentration of the niclosamide sustained-release agents increased. The adult mortality rate of P. canaliculata reached 50% after the snails were exposed to gelatin with 0.1 mg/L niclosamide for 48 h. The hatching rate of P. canaliculata was only 28.5% of the normal group after the treatment was applied. The sustained-release molluscicide at this concentration was less toxic to zebrafish, which means that this molluscicide can increase the safety of niclosamide to control P. canaliculata in aquatic environments. In this study, we explored the safety of using niclosamide sustained-release agents with gelatin against P. canaliculata. The results suggest that gelatin is an ideal sustained-release agent that can provide a foundation for subsequent improvements in control of P. canaliculata.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jie Wang
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China; (J.W.); (Y.X.); (Y.L.)
- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasitic Disease Control and Prevention, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory on Parasite and Vector Control Technology, Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Wuxi 214064, China; (Y.D.); (W.X.); (J.D.)
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China; (J.W.); (Y.X.); (Y.L.)
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- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasitic Disease Control and Prevention, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory on Parasite and Vector Control Technology, Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Wuxi 214064, China; (Y.D.); (W.X.); (J.D.)
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China; (J.W.); (Y.X.); (Y.L.)
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- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasitic Disease Control and Prevention, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory on Parasite and Vector Control Technology, Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Wuxi 214064, China; (Y.D.); (W.X.); (J.D.)
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- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Parasitic Disease Control and Prevention, Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory on Parasite and Vector Control Technology, Jiangsu Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Wuxi 214064, China; (Y.D.); (W.X.); (J.D.)
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China; (J.W.); (Y.X.); (Y.L.)
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Yang Q, Ip JC, Zhao X, Li J, Jin Y, Yu X, Qiu J. Molecular analyses revealed three morphologically similar species of non‐native apple snails and their patterns of distribution in freshwater wetlands of Hong Kong. DIVERS DISTRIB 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/ddi.13443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Qian‐Qian Yang
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection & Quarantine College of Life Sciences China Jiliang University Hangzhou China
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- Department of Biology, and Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou) Hong Kong Baptist University Hong Kong China
- Hong Kong Branch of Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou) Hong Kong China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection & Quarantine College of Life Sciences China Jiliang University Hangzhou China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection & Quarantine College of Life Sciences China Jiliang University Hangzhou China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection & Quarantine College of Life Sciences China Jiliang University Hangzhou China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection & Quarantine College of Life Sciences China Jiliang University Hangzhou China
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- Department of Biology, and Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou) Hong Kong Baptist University Hong Kong China
- Hong Kong Branch of Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou) Hong Kong China
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Peng X, Wang H, Guo C, Hu P, Xu L, Zhou J, Ding Z, Yang Z. Genetic diversity analysis of the invasive gall pest Leptocybe invasa (Hymenoptera: Apodemidae) from China. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0258610. [PMID: 34648583 PMCID: PMC8516283 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0258610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Leptocybe invasa Fisher et LaSalle is a global invasive pest that seriously damages Eucalyptus plants. Studying the genetic diversity, genetic structure and introgression hybridization of L. invasa in China is of great significance for clarifying the breeding strategy, future invasion and diffusion trends of L. invasa in China and developing scientific prevention and control measures. Genetic diversity and phylogenetic analyses of 320 L. invasa female adults from 14 geographic populations in China were conducted using 10 polymorphic microsatellite loci (SSRs) and mitochondrial DNA cytochrome oxidase I gene sequences (COIs). (1) The Bayesian phylogenetic tree and haplotype network diagram showed that only haplotype Hap3 existed in L. invasa lineage B in China, while haplotypes Hap1 and Hap2 existed in lineage A, among which haplotype Hap2 was found for the first time. The nucleotide and haplotype diversities of lineage A were higher than those of lineage B. (2) The SSR genetic diversity of the Wuzhou Guangxi, Ganzhou Jiangxi and Panzhihua Sichuan populations was higher than that of the other 11 populations, and the SSR genetic diversity of lineage A was higher than that of lineage B. (3) The AMOVA analysis of mitochondrial COI data showed that 75.55% of the variation was among populations, and 99.86% of the variation was between lineages, while the AMOVA analysis of nuclear SSR data showed that 35.26% of the variation was among populations, and 47.04% of the variation was between lineages. There were obvious differences in the sources of variation between the COI and SSR data. (4) The optimal K value of COI and SSR data in structure analysis was 2, and PCoA analysis also divided the dataset into two obvious categories. The UPMGA phylogenetic tree based on SSR data clustered 14 geographic species into two groups. The results of genetic structure analysis supported the existence of two lineages, A and B, in China. (5) Structural analysis showed that there was obvious introgressive hybridization in Wuzhou Guangxi, Ganzhou Jiangxi, Panzhihua Sichuan and other populations. These results suggest that lineage introgressive hybridization has occurred in the L. invasa population in China. The introgressive hybridization degree and genetic diversity of lineage A are obviously higher than those of lineage B. Lineage introgressive hybridization may be the driving force for further L. invasa invasion and diffusion in China in the future.
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- Xin Peng
- College of Forestry, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- College of Forestry, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- College of Forestry, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- College of Forestry, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Forest Ecology and Conservation, College of Forestry, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- College of Forestry, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- College of Forestry, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- College of Forestry, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- College of Forestry, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Forest Ecology and Conservation, College of Forestry, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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