Food webs and biological control: A review of molecular tools used to reveal trophic interactions in agricultural systems

González-Chang, Mauricio; Wratten, Stephen D.; Lefort, Marie-Caroline; Boyer, Stéphane

doi:10.1016/j.fooweb.2016.04.003

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“…In Section 6 we also prioritize some opportunities for enhancing SOM through management and briefly discuss vulnerabilities for SOM, processes that oxidize it and release CO 2 to the atmosphere. As in any brief review, we lack the space to cover many important topics, including advances in molecular ecology relevant to decomposition and mineralization (González-Chang et al 2016) and detailed discussions of how to more explicitly incorporate SOM distributions and dynamics into global models (Luo et al 2016).…”

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The Ecology of Soil Carbon: Pools, Vulnerabilities, and Biotic and Abiotic Controls

Jackson

Lajtha

Crow

et al. 2017

Annu. Rev. Ecol. Evol. Syst.

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Soil organic matter (SOM) anchors global terrestrial productivity and food and fiber supply. SOM retains water and soil nutrients and stores more global carbon than do plants and the atmosphere combined. SOM is also decomposed by microbes, returning CO 2 , a greenhouse gas, to the atmosphere. Unfortunately, soil carbon stocks have been widely lost or degraded through land use changes and unsustainable forest and agricultural practices.

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confidence: 99%

The Ecology of Soil Carbon: Pools, Vulnerabilities, and Biotic and Abiotic Controls

Jackson

Lajtha

Crow

et al. 2017

Annu. Rev. Ecol. Evol. Syst.

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“…Managers must always consider effects that altering the food web structure may have on ecosystems, as the invasive species population could be contained or eradicated but native species could get harmed (González-Chang et al, 2016, Louda et al, 2003.…”

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Peer Review #2 of "From effective biocontrol agent to successful invader: the harlequin ladybird (Harmonia axyridis) as an example of good ideas that could go wrong (v0.1)"

2017

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The use of biological control agents to control pests is an alternative to pesticides and a tool to manage invasive alien species. However, biocontrol agents can themselves become invasive species under certain conditions. The harlequin ladybird (Harmonia axyridis) is a native Asian biocontrol agent that has become a successful invader. We reviewed articles containing "Harmonia axyridis" to gather information on its presence and surveyed entomologists researching Coccinellidae around the world to investigate further insights about the current distribution, vectors of introduction, habitat use and threats this species pose. The harlequin ladybird has established populations at least in 59 countries outside its native range. Twenty six percent of the surveyed scientists considered it a potential threat to native Coccinellidae. Published studies and scientists suggest Adalia bipunctata, native to Europe, is under the highest risk of population declines. Strict policies should be incorporated to prevent its arrival to non-invaded areas and to prevent further expansion range. Managing invasive species is a key priority to prevent biodiversity loss and promote ecosystem services.

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“…In this context, also in consideration that the European Union policy (Directive 2009/128/CE) is encouraging a reduction in the use of pesticides [ 21 ], growing research attention has been devoted to the development of alternative environmentally friendly and sustainable strategies to control insect pests of agricultural importance [ 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 ]. Among them, the manipulation of insect behavior with the use of pheromones is receiving increasing attention [ 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 ].…”

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Can Mating Disruption Be a Possible Route to Control Plum Fruit Moth in Mediterranean Environments?

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Guarino

Barone

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Control of the plum fruit moth, Grapholita funebrana Treitschke (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), has been mainly based on the use of chemical insecticides, which can cause undesirable side effects, leading to a growing interest towards alternative sustainable strategies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the mating disruption technique on G. funebrana infestation in plum orchards, by comparing the number of male captures in pheromone-baited traps, and evaluating the damage to fruits in plots treated with the pheromone dispersers and in control plots. The study was carried out in 2012 and 2014 in three organic plum orchards, on the cultivars Angeleno, Friar, President and Stanley. To evaluate the pheromone emission curve of the dispensers from the openings to the end of the trials, a chemical analysis was carried out by solid phase micro-extraction followed by gas chromatography, followed by mass spectrometry. In all years and orchards the mean number of males caught in traps placed in the treatment plots was always significantly lower than untreated plots. Pheromone emission from the dispensers was highest at the opening, and was still considerable at 54 days of field exposure, while it significantly decreased after 72 days of field exposure. Cultivar was confirmed to be an essential factor in determining the fruit infestation level. Pheromone treatment significantly reduced fruit infestation, but not economic damage.

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Food webs and biological control: A review of molecular tools used to reveal trophic interactions in agricultural systems

Cited by 53 publications

References 80 publications

The Ecology of Soil Carbon: Pools, Vulnerabilities, and Biotic and Abiotic Controls

The Ecology of Soil Carbon: Pools, Vulnerabilities, and Biotic and Abiotic Controls

Peer Review #2 of "From effective biocontrol agent to successful invader: the harlequin ladybird (Harmonia axyridis) as an example of good ideas that could go wrong (v0.1)"

Can Mating Disruption Be a Possible Route to Control Plum Fruit Moth in Mediterranean Environments?

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