Bionomics of the Tomato Russet Mite, Vasates lycopersici (Massee)1

Rice, R. E.; Strong, Frank E.

doi:10.1093/aesa/55.4.431

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“…A few fragmented studies on the life history of A. lycopersici have been published 1,20 and recently detailed studies were conducted 7 . Developmental period is very short at high temperatures.…”

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Population Dynamics of Tomato Russet Mite, Aculops lycopersici (Massee) and Its Natural Enemy, Homeopronematus anconai (Baker)

Kawai

Haque

2004

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Developmental rates of Aculops lycopersici increased linearly as rearing temperature increased. A total of 81.2 degree-days above a developmental zero of 10.5°C were required to complete development from egg to adult emergence. Adult longevity decreased with increasing temperature. The highest intrinsic rate of natural increase was observed at 25°C as 0.253 per day. The population increased exponentially on greenhouse tomato plants and the intrinsic rate of natural increase was estimated to be 0.175 per day. A. lycopersici first reproduced on the released leaves then moved upward. The infestation caused great injury to the plants, with a large number of leaves turning brown and then drying up. The number of leaves, the plant height and the diameter of the main stem of the plants all decreased. Homeopronematus anconai naturally occurred on tomato plants. After the rapid population increase of H. anconai, the A. lycopersici population decreased sharply. An adult H. anconai consumed an average of 69.3 A. lycopersici deutonymphs per day in the laboratory. H. anconai was thought to be a prospective natural enemy of A. lycopersici.

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Section: Development and Reproductionmentioning

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“…These experiments were conducted at 30-33% relative humidity. High humidity retarded development and decreased the number of eggs of A. lycopersici at high temperatures and 30-60% humidity was suitable for reproduction 20 . Population growth in the field at high humidity conditions would be slower than the data in Table 3.…”

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Population Dynamics of Tomato Russet Mite, Aculops lycopersici (Massee) and Its Natural Enemy, Homeopronematus anconai (Baker)

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Haque

2004

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“…Eggs hatched in 2 days at room temperature, the larval stage was only 1 day, and the nymphal stage lasted 2 days. Rice and Strong (1962) reported that the life cycle was 6.5 days under optimal conditions (21°C and 30% RH) and, with very high temperatures (32°C), low humidity levels are necessary for survival; depending on the environmental conditions, TRM females laid 10-53 eggs and female longevity was 47.5 days at 21°C and 90% RH. On the whole, the best conditions for population increases were temperatures near 26.7°C and 30% RH.…”

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“…Royalty and Perring (1988) suggest that, as TRM population density increases, the feeding activity of each individual mite accelerates too. This ''solanum stimulation'' (Bailey and Keifer 1943) is also exhibited on tomatillos, potato, eggplant, black nightshade, and horse nettle (Rice and Strong 1962). TRM injury to tomato plants is caused by feeding and the eriophyoid usually begins at the base of the tomato plant, and eventually works its way upwards (Kay 1986).…”

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The impact of eriophyoids on crops: recent issues on Aculus schlechtendali, Calepitrimerus vitis and Aculops lycopersici

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The nature of the damage caused by eriophyoid mites and the assessment of yield losses still require detailed studies if appropriate control and risk mitigation strategies are to be planned. The economic importance of eriophyoid mites is increasing worldwide and a lot of species have reached a permanent pest status in certain crops, while others represent a quarantine threat for several countries. Due to their relevant role in Europe and elsewhere, three eriophyoid mites that have been frequently reported in recent research, are here considered as case studies: two of them (the apple rust mite, Aculus schlechtendali, and the grape rust mite, Calepitrimerus vitis) colonise temperate fruits, while one (the tomato russet mite, Aculops lycopersici) affects vegetables. The damage assessment related to the apple rust mite has been evaluated on different apple varieties with implications for pest control. Some factors affecting the spread and economic importance of the grape rust mite have been identified. The complexity and difficulty in controlling the tomato russet mite by chemicals enhances the interest in biological control agents. Considerations on interactions between eriophyoids and host plants (e.g. resistance, varietal susceptibility), on pest management regimes (e.g. impact of fungicides, resistance to acaricides, perspectives on biological control) are presented.

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“…However, there are exceptions among eriophyids. Some species may occur on several species of plants (RICE & STRONG 1962). Maybe the same may occur with Aceria gymnoscuta Navia & Flechtmann, 2002.…”

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Additional morphological characters and a new host for Aceria gymnoscuta Navia & Flechtmann (Acari, Eriophyidae)

2005

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Aceria gymnoscuta Navia & Flechtmann, 2002 was originally described based on specimens collected on Syagrus cocoides Mart. and Syagrus flexuosa (Mart.) Becc. (Arecaceae). Slight variations in the dorsal shield pattern and the sternal line, in relation to the original description, and details on male and female genitalia are mentioned in this paper, based on specimens collected on a new host, Syagrus oleracea (Mart.) Becc.

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Bionomics of the Tomato Russet Mite, Vasates lycopersici (Massee)1

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Population Dynamics of Tomato Russet Mite, Aculops lycopersici (Massee) and Its Natural Enemy, Homeopronematus anconai (Baker)

Population Dynamics of Tomato Russet Mite, Aculops lycopersici (Massee) and Its Natural Enemy, Homeopronematus anconai (Baker)

The impact of eriophyoids on crops: recent issues on Aculus schlechtendali, Calepitrimerus vitis and Aculops lycopersici

Additional morphological characters and a new host for Aceria gymnoscuta Navia & Flechtmann (Acari, Eriophyidae)

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