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Topographical Based Significance of Sap-Sucking Heteropteran in European Wheat Cultivations: A Systematic Review. DIVERSITY 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/d15010109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Sap sucking heteropteran cereal bugs—members of the Eurygaster and Aelia genus—are serious pests of wheat. Moreover, they feed on a variety of gramineous plant species, including rye, barley, oat, maize, and millet. They are widely distributed in the European continent. The purpose of this review paper is two-fold; it summarizes the currently available data on the biological characteristics, the inflicted damage, and their European distribution and, in addition, we aimed to determine their economic importance, based on data available in the current literature. For the most important cereal bug species, we have collected data on their occurrence in Europe to provide a comprehensive picture of their distribution, and characterized them according to their temperature requirements at different life stages. We have also determined the degree of their attachment to wheat as their host plant, examining the synchronization between the pests and the life cycle of the plant. Finally, we compared their migration characteristics. All the above-mentioned characteristics were merged, in order to assess and rank the damage potential of each species.
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Engel E, Pasini MPB, Guma AC, Souza LM. Relationship Between Stink Bug Populations in Winter Shelters and Atmospheric Variables in Soybean Growing Areas in Southern Brazil. NEOTROPICAL ENTOMOLOGY 2020; 49:806-811. [PMID: 32809137 DOI: 10.1007/s13744-020-00806-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Stink bugs (Pentatomidae) are among the main entomological problems in the international farming. Their ability in using alternative plants (refuges) during the off-season is one of the reasons that led them to the status of key pests in several crops. Like other insect species, stink bugs are subject to atmospheric variations. Therefore, the objective of this experiment was to evaluate the abundance, the co-occurrence, and its variations according to the weather in the off-season. The work was conducted between 2014 and 2018, in the municipality of Cruz Alta, state of Rio Grande do Sul (RS), Brazil. Every year, refuges formed by Poaceae and located around the cropped area were evaluated in the second fortnight of June, corresponding to the beginning of the winter solstice. Atmospheric variables corresponding to the evaluation period were used to explain the variation in the populations. In short, our results demonstrated interannual variations in the population abundance of stink bugs in the evaluated refuges. We also found variations in the co-occurrence between species. Finally, we demonstrate the trend in the increase in these refuges in years with cold and dry off-seasons.
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- E Engel
- Lab of Ecology and Forest Entomology, Dept of Entomology and Acarology, Univ of São Paulo, ESALQ, Piracicaba, SP, Brasil.
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- Lab of Entomology, Univ of Cruz Alta-Unicruz, Cruz Alta, RS, Brasil
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- Lab of Entomology, Univ of Cruz Alta-Unicruz, Cruz Alta, RS, Brasil
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- Lab of Entomology, Univ of Cruz Alta-Unicruz, Cruz Alta, RS, Brasil
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Pinheiro DH, Moreira RO, Leite NA, Redoan AC, Xavier ADS, Barros BDA, Carneiro NP. Suitable reference genes for RT-qPCR analysis in Dichelops melacanthus (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). Mol Biol Rep 2020; 47:4989-5000. [PMID: 32594344 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-020-05550-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2019] [Accepted: 05/23/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The relative quantification of gene expression is mainly realized through reverse transcription-quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR). However, the accuracy of this technique is deeply influenced by the expression stability of the reference genes used for data normalization. Therefore, the selection of suitable reference genes for a given experimental condition is a prerequisite in gene expression studies. Dichelops melacanthus (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) is an important phloem sap-sucking insect pest of soybean, wheat, and maize in Brazil. Most of the genetic and molecular biology studies require gene expression analysis. Nevertheless, there are no reports about reference genes for RT-qPCR data normalization in D. melacanthus. In this study, we evaluated the expression stability of nine candidate reference genes (nadh, sdhb, gapdh, fau, ef1a, rpl9, ube4a, gus and rps23) in different developmental stages, body parts, sex, starvation-induced stress and dsRNA exposure by RefFinder software that integrates the statistical algorithms geNorm, NormFinder, BestKeeper, and ΔCt method. Our results showed that ef1a and nadh are the most stable reference genes for developmental stages, fau and rps23 for sex, ube4a and rps23 for body parts, rpl9 and fau for starvation stress, and nadh and sdhb for dsRNA exposure treatment. The reference genes selected in this work will be useful for further RT-qPCR analyses on D. melacanthus, facilitating future gene expression studies that can provide a better understanding of the developmental, physiological, and molecular processes of this important insect pest. Moreover, the knowledge gained from these studies can be helpful to design effective and sustainable pest management strategies.
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- Daniele Heloísa Pinheiro
- Nucleus of Applied Biology, Embrapa Maize and Sorghum, Sete Lagoas, MG, 35701-970, Brazil.,Laboratory of Plant-Pest Molecular Interaction, Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, Brasília, DF, 70770-917, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Applied Biology, Embrapa Maize and Sorghum, Sete Lagoas, MG, 35701-970, Brazil.,School of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences, São Paulo State University-UNESP, Jaboticabal, SP, 14884-900, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Applied Biology, Embrapa Maize and Sorghum, Sete Lagoas, MG, 35701-970, Brazil.,Department of Crop Protection, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, 91540-00, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Applied Biology, Embrapa Maize and Sorghum, Sete Lagoas, MG, 35701-970, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Applied Biology, Embrapa Maize and Sorghum, Sete Lagoas, MG, 35701-970, Brazil.,Department of Agronomy, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Alegre, ES, 29500-000, Brazil
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Engel E, Batistella Pasini MP, Tragnago JL, Hörz DC, Kist NA, Zamberlan JF, Bortolotto RP. Saccharum angustifolium (Nees) Trin. (Poales: Poaceae) as hibernacle for stink bugs during the soybean and corn off-season in Southern Brazil. ARQUIVOS DO INSTITUTO BIOLÓGICO 2019. [DOI: 10.1590/1808-1657000332019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Host plants are key factors in the survival of true bugs during unfavorable periods. The objective of this study was to evaluate the composition, diversity and abundance of pentatomid bugs in Saccharum angustifolium (Nees) Trin. (Poales: Poaceae). Plants were evaluated during the soybean and corn off--season for five years. A total of 250 plants were sampled, the true bug population was counted and used for statistical and faunistic analysis. We observed the occurrence of the species: Euschistus heros (F.), Dichelops furcatus (F.), Dichelops melacanthus (Dallas), Edessa meditabunda (F.), and Edessa ruformaginata (De Geer). Among the species, the highest population density was verified for E. meditabunda, E. heros, and D. furcatus. We also observed a direct effect of the clump diameter on the population density of E. heros, D. furcatus, and E. meditabunda. Finally, we conclude that S. angustifolium plants serve as adequate hibernacles for the survival of true bugs of economic importance during the soybean and corn off-season.
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Panizzi AR, Lucini T, Possebom T. Development of Dichelops furcatus (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) Reared on Spring Cereals Versus Soybean. JOURNAL OF INSECT SCIENCE (ONLINE) 2018; 18:5139636. [PMID: 30346620 PMCID: PMC6195417 DOI: 10.1093/jisesa/iey102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2018] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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The performance and preferences of the stink bug, Dichelops furcatus (F.), for spring cereals (wheat, rye, triticale, oat, and barley) were compared in the laboratory to their preferred host crop, soybean pods. Nymphs took significantly less time to reach adulthood on soybean pods compared to those fed seed heads of the five spring cereals tested. Wheat and rye yielded the longest developmental times, while nymphs fed triticale, oat, or barley developed faster, but still not as fast as those reared on soybean pods. On all foods ≥78% of nymphs reached adulthood. Adult body weight was significantly greater on soybean pods than on any of the spring cereals, and adults increased in body weight on all food sources tested. Fecundity was significantly greater for females fed soybean pods than those reared on the cereals. Egg viability was ≥66.9% except for bugs fed triticale (31.4%). In general, adult D. furcatus preferred soybean pods to seed heads of spring cereals, with wheat being preferred over the other spring cereals.
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- Laboratório de Entomologia, Embrapa Trigo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brasil
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- Faculdade de Agronomia, Universidade de Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brasil
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Ramos YG, Gómez JR, Klingen I. Seeding Dates and Cultivars Effects on Stink Bugs Population and Damage on Common Bean Phaseolus vulgaris L. NEOTROPICAL ENTOMOLOGY 2017; 46:701-710. [PMID: 28390028 DOI: 10.1007/s13744-017-0512-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2016] [Accepted: 03/09/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Fields experiments were conducted during two growing seasons (2010-2011 and 2012-2013) at three seeding dates to identify stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) species and to determine their seasonal population density fluctuation and damage caused to three common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) cultivars "Ica Pijao," "Cubacueto 25-9," and "Chévere." Stink bug species observed were Nezara viridula (L.), Piezodorus guildinii (Westwood), Chinavia rolstoni (Rolston), Chinavia marginatum (Palisot de Beauvois), and Euschistus sp. The most prevalent species was N. viridula in both seasons. The largest number of stink bugs was found in beans seeded at the first (mid September) and third (beginning of January) seeding dates. Population peaked at BBCH 75 with 1.75, 0.43, and 1.25 stink bugs/10 plants in 2010-2011 and with 2.67, 0.45, and 1.3 stink bugs/10 plants in 2012-2013 in the fields seeded the first, second, and third seeding dates, respectively. The lowest numbers of stink bugs were found in beans seeded at the second (mid November) seeding date. A significant negative correlation between relative humidity and number of stink bugs was found in 2010-2011, and a similar tendency was observed in 2012-2013. The highest seed and pod damage levels occurred in cv. "Chévere" and the lowest in cv. "ICA Pijao" during both seasons. Results suggest that cv. "ICA Pijao" and the second (mid November) seeding date is the best choice to reduce stink bug damage.
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- Y G Ramos
- Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias, Univ Central "Marta Abreu" de Las Villas, Santa Clara, Cuba
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- Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias, Univ Central "Marta Abreu" de Las Villas, Santa Clara, Cuba
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- Biotechnology and Plant Health Division, Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO), Pb 115, NO-1431, Ås, Norway.
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Lucini T, Panizzi AR. Behavioral Comparisons of Ingestion and Excretion by Selected Species of Pentatomids: Evidence of Feeding on Different Food Sources Supports Pest Status. NEOTROPICAL ENTOMOLOGY 2017; 46:361-367. [PMID: 27995590 DOI: 10.1007/s13744-016-0474-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2016] [Accepted: 12/01/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Laboratory studies were conducted on food ingestion and excretion by selected species of pentatomids on different food sources to support their pest status. We compared the frequency and time of feeding on vegetative (stem) and reproductive (seed) structures of soybean, Glycine max (L.) Merrill and of maize, Zea mays L. by Piezodorus guildinii (Westwood), Dichelops melacanthus (Dallas), and Edessa meditabunda (F.); in addition, the amount of excreta (feces) produced were compared for D. melacanthus feeding on seed of soybean and stem of maize seedling. The feeding behavior of E. meditabunda and P. guildinii on soybean, and of D. melacanthus on maize was recorded using the electropenetrography (EPG) technique. Excretion was estimated using water sensitive paper recording number and area of fecal drops. Results indicated that E. meditabunda on soybean stem repeated events of ingestion (both xylem and phloem sap) over four times per bug during the 8 h of recording for ca. 53 min per event. Dichelops melacanthus on maize seedling repeated each ingestion event over three times per bug for ca. 24 min per event. Piezodorus guildinii feeding on soybean stem repeated each ingestion 1.2 times per bug for ca. 40 min per event; on seed endosperm, it fed for a longer time, ca. 80 min per event, each event repeated only 0.5 times per bug. Number of excretory drops was higher (9.9 drops per bug) when D. melacanthus fed on maize seedling than on soybean seed (1.4 drops per bug). A larger amount of saliva/regurgitate liquid food was expelled when bugs fed on the former than on the later food.
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- T Lucini
- Dept of Zoology, Federal Univ of Paraná, Curitiba, Brasil
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- Laboratory of Entomology, Embrapa Wheat, PO Box 3081, Passo Fundo, 99001-970, RS, Brasil.
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Bortolotto OC, Bueno AF, Stopa YK, Silva GV, Queiroz AP. Development of Dichelops melacanthus and its egg parasitoid Telenomus podisi reared on Bt-soybean MON 87701 x MON 89788 and its near conventional isoline under different temperatures. AN ACAD BRAS CIENC 2016; 88:1023-34. [PMID: 27254446 DOI: 10.1590/0001-3765201620150257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2015] [Accepted: 06/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Dichelops melacanthus was studied under controlled conditions (60 ± 10% RH and 14/10 h L/D photoperiod), and three constant temperatures (19, 25, and 31 ± 2 °C). Fresh pods of MON 87701 × MON 89788 soybeans and its near non-Bt isoline (A5547) were supplied to nymphs and adults. The biology of T. podisi was studied in the same controlled RH conditions, but only at the standard temperature of 25 ± 2 °C. Overall, the development of D. melacanthus was better at higher temperatures, which accelerated the development of the stink bug without affecting adult biological parameters. No influence of Bt-soybeans on the biology of the pest was observed in any temperature studied, which shows that D. melacanthus is not affected by this transgenic soybean. The egg parasitoid T. podisi also was not harmed when it parasitized eggs of the pest fed with MON 87701 × MON 89788 soybeans, with similar results to those obtained in non-Bt isogenic soybeans. Thus, this study demonstrates that D. melacanthus is favored at high temperatures (31 ± 2 °C), and that neither did MON 87701 × MON 89788 soybean pods affect the development of the pest nor its parasitoid T. podisi.
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- Orcial C Bortolotto
- Universidade Federal do Paraná, Setor de Ciências Biológicas, Departamento de Biologia, Rua Coronel Francisco Heráclito Santos, s/n, Caixa Postal 19020, 81531-980 Curitiba, PR, Brasil, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba PR , Brasil
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- Embrapa Soja, Rodovia João Carlos Strass, s/n, Caixa Postal 231, 86001-970 Londrina, PR, Brasil, Embrapa Soja, Embrapa Soja, Londrina PR , Brasil
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- Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná, Faculdade de Biologia, Avenida Portugal, 340, Campus Cornélio Procópio, 86300-000 Cornélio Procópio, PR, Brasil, Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná, Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná, Faculdade de Biologia, Cornélio Procópio PR , Brasil
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- Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Centro de Ciências Agrárias, Departamento de Agronomia, Rodovia Célso García Cid, Km 380, Caixa Postal 10011, Campus Universitário, 86057-970 Londrina, PR, Brasil, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Centro de Ciências Agrárias, Londrina PR , Brasil
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- Instituto Agronômico do Paraná, Rodovia Celso Garcia Cid, Km 375, 86047-902 Londrina, PR, Brasil, Instituto Agronômico do Paraná, Instituto Agronômico do Paraná, Londrina PR , Brasil
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