Host related differences in the development and reproduction of the cereal rust mite,<i>Abacarus hystrix</i>(Acari: Eriophyidae) in poland

Skoracka, Anna; Knczyñski, Lechoslaw

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“…Ecological and chemical assays that have been employed to study Acari species complexes showed that cryptic species may differ in their host ranges (e.g. Evans et al 2008 ; Skoracka 2009 ; Skoracka et al 2013 ; Lewandowski et al 2014 ), behaviour (Skoracka et al 2007 ), demographic parameters (Skoracka and Kuczyński 2006a , b ), pathogen or endosymbiont infestation (Bernasconi et al 2002 ), infestation parameters (Skoracka and Kuczyński 2012 ; Lareschi et al 2013 ), climate preference (Hill et al 2012 ), oil gland secretion profiles (Heethoff et al 2011 ), ability to transmit viruses (Schiffer et al 2009 ), or tolerance to pesticides (Umina and Hoffman 1999 ; Robinson and Hoffman 2000 ). Ecological assays have rarely been used as the sole method of discrimination between species (e.g.…”

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“…For example, members of the eriophyoid species complex Abacarus hystrix have been distinguished as separate species on the basis of mtCO1 and 28S rDNA sequences and tests of incompatibility using crosses (Skoracka 2008 ; Skoracka and Dabert 2010 ). Ecological assays showed that these cryptic species differed in demographic parameters, behaviour, and host range (Skoracka and Kuczyński 2006a , b ; Skoracka et al 2007 ). Additionally, scanning electron microscopy study disclosed that they differ in the length and shape of the wax cover produced by the dorsal ridges (Skoracka 2009 ), suggesting possible physiological difference between these cryptic species.…”

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Cryptic speciation in the Acari: a function of species lifestyles or our ability to separate species?

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Magalhães

Rector³

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Exp Appl Acarol

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There are approximately 55,000 described Acari species, accounting for almost half of all known Arachnida species, but total estimated Acari diversity is reckoned to be far greater. One important source of currently hidden Acari diversity is cryptic speciation, which poses challenges to taxonomists documenting biodiversity assessment as well as to researchers in medicine and agriculture. In this review, we revisit the subject of biodiversity in the Acari and investigate what is currently known about cryptic species within this group. Based on a thorough literature search, we show that the probability of occurrence of cryptic species is mainly related to the number of attempts made to detect them. The use of, both, DNA tools and bioassays significantly increased the probability of cryptic species detection. We did not confirm the generally-accepted idea that species lifestyle (i.e. free-living vs. symbiotic) affects the number of cryptic species. To increase detection of cryptic lineages and to understand the processes leading to cryptic speciation in Acari, integrative approaches including multivariate morphometrics, molecular tools, crossing, ecological assays, intensive sampling, and experimental evolution are recommended. We conclude that there is a demonstrable need for future investigations focusing on potentially hidden mite and tick species and addressing evolutionary mechanisms behind cryptic speciation within Acari.

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Cryptic speciation in the Acari: a function of species lifestyles or our ability to separate species?

Skoracka

Magalhães

Rector³

et al. 2015

Exp Appl Acarol

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“…Reciprocal transfers demonstrated that females from both populations showed no behavioural acceptance and had significantly reduced fitness (as assessed by their survival and fecundity) on the alternative host plant compared to the native host Kuczyński 2006a, Skoracka et al 2007). Moreover, significant differences between females from both populations have been found in body shape, overall body size, and life-history traits (developmental time, female survival and ovipositional strategies) (Skoracka et al 2002;Skoracka and Kuczyński 2006b). These host-associated differences, correlated with strong host fidelity and distinct phenotypes strongly suggest that reproductive isolation exists between ryegrass and quackgrass populations of the cereal rust mite.…”

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Reproductive barriers between populations of the cereal rust mite Abacarus hystrix confirm their host specialization

Skoracka

2007

Evol Ecol

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Recent studies have shown that certain host populations of the cereal rust mite Abacarus hystrix are highly specialized in their host use and it is likely that reproductive isolation exists between them. Here I verified this expectation by testing for reproductive barriers between ryegrass and quackgrass populations of A. hystrix. I performed reciprocal crosses between individuals from both populations and observed results of crosses. Leaves of the three grass species, ryegrass, quackgrass and wheat, were used as mating arenas. I used two criteria to determine reproductive barriers between strains: the proportion of female progeny and viability of progeny. If studied populations of this haplodiploid species are reproductively isolated a male-biased sex ratio and/or hybrid progeny of reduced viability would be expected. I found that in the presence of quackgrass and ryegrass prezygotic barriers between studied populations exists. On wheat I observed asymmetry in reproductive barriers. Between females from quackgrass and males from ryegrass a prezygotic barrier existed (only males obtained). However, the opposite reciprocal cross (females from ryegrass and males from quackgrass) produced progeny of both sexes. A male-biased sex ratio and low adult emergence suggests that post-zygotic mechanisms acted here. Low viability of progeny obtained from crosses in which females from ryegrass were engaged suggests that the origin of the female nymph acted as a predictor of hybrid inviability. The pattern of sterility observed in the cereal rust mite indicates that in the presence of three hosts (ryegrass, quackgrass and wheat) pre-and post-zygotic reproductive barriers between quackgrass and ryegrass populations of this mite exist. In addition to host fidelity (which acts as pre-zygotic barrier) there are post-zygotic barriers to gene flow.

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“…The studies of Cecidophyopsis species associated with Ribes included molecular genetics, morphologically identified species and known host plants (Fenton et al 2000), but the addition of behavioral studies would help clarify whether some species or populations showed different preferences or abilities to attack different plant species. For example, Abacarus hystrix (Nalepa), the cereal rust mite, was previously considered to be polyphagous; however, it appears to have races or species associated with specific host plants that differ in morphology and life history and that are reproductively isolated by both prezygotic and post-zygotic barriers (Skoracka et al 2002;Skoracka and Kuczynski 2006;Skoracka 2008).…”

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Effectiveness of eriophyid mites for biological control of weedy plants and challenges for future research

2009

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Eriophyid mites have been considered to have a high potential for use as classical biological control agents of weeds. We reviewed known examples of the use of eriophyid mites to control weedy plants to learn how effective they have been. In the past 13 years, since Rosenthal's 1996 review, 13 species have undergone some degree of pre-release evaluation (Aceria genistae, A. lantanae, Aceria sp. [boneseed leaf buckle mite (BLBM)], A. salsolae, A. sobhiani, A. solstitialis, A. tamaricis, A. thalgi, A. thessalonicae, Cecidophyes rouhollahi, Floracarus perrepae, Leipothrix dipsacivagus and L. knautiae), but only four (A. genistae, Aceria sp. [BLBM], C. rouhollahi and F. perrepae) have been authorized for introduction. Prior to this, three species (Aceria chondrillae, A. malherbae and Aculus hyperici) were introduced and have become established. Although these three species impact the fitness of their host plant, it is not clear how much they have contributed to reduction of the population of the target weed. In some cases, natural enemies, resistant plant genotypes, and adverse abiotic conditions have reduced the ability of eriophyid mites to control target weed populations. Some eriophyid mites that are highly coevolved with their host plant may be poor prospects for biological control because of host plant resistance or tolerance of the plant to the mite. Susceptibility of eriophyids to predators and pathogens may also prevent them from achieving population densities necessary to reduce host plant populations. Short generation time, high intrinsic rate of increase and high mobility by aerial dispersal imply that eriophyids should have rapid rates of evolution. This raises concerns that eriophyids may be more likely to lose efficacy over time due to coevolution with the target weed or that they may be more likely to adapt to nontarget host plants compared to insects, which have a longer generation time and slower population growth rate. Critical areas for future research include life history, foraging and dispersal behavior, mechanisms controlling host plant specificity, and evolutionary stability of eriophyid mites. This knowledge is critical for designing and interpreting laboratory and field experiments to measure host plant specificity and potential impact on target and nontarget plants, which must be known before they can be approved for release. One of the more successful examples of an eriophyid mite controlling an invasive alien weed is Phyllocoptes fructiphilus, whose impact is primarily due to transmission of a virus pathogenic to the target, Rosa multiflora. Neither the mite nor the virus originated from the target weed, which suggests that using "novel enemies" may sometimes be an effective strategy for using eriophyid mites.

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Host related differences in the development and reproduction of the cereal rust mite,Abacarus hystrix(Acari: Eriophyidae) in poland

Cited by 13 publications

References 38 publications

Cryptic speciation in the Acari: a function of species lifestyles or our ability to separate species?

Cryptic speciation in the Acari: a function of species lifestyles or our ability to separate species?

Reproductive barriers between populations of the cereal rust mite Abacarus hystrix confirm their host specialization

Effectiveness of eriophyid mites for biological control of weedy plants and challenges for future research

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