Mites associated with Byrsonima crassifolia (L.) Kunth (Malpighiaceae) in the state of Pará, Brazil

Noronha, A. C. da S.; Mineiro, Jeferson L. C.; Ferla, Noeli Juarez; Castro, Tatiane Marie Martins Gomes de; Silva, Guilherme L.; Lofego, Antônio C.; Azevedo, Adria Oliveira de

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“…In Brazil, A. aerialis has been reported in several plant species, including coconuts (Castillo & Noronha 2008;Demite et al 2014;Amaral et al 2018;Ferreira et al 2018). In the Amazon region, it has also been reported in several other crops (Mineiro et al 2009;Bobot et al 2011;Cruz et al 2012;Nuvoloni et al 2015;Ferreira et al 2018;Cruz et al 2019;Noronha et al 2020). This predator was also predominant in palm trees in a survey carried out by Cruz et al (2015) in the state of Amazonas, and on coconut leaves and fruits in the municipality of Moju, Pará state (Ferreira et al 2022).…”

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Acarofauna associated with coconut fruits (Cocos nucifera L.) in a crop area from Pará state, Amazon, Brazil

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Aceria guerreronis Keifer and Steneotarsonemus furcatus De Leon are phytophagous mites that attack coconut fruits. These mites establish their colonies under the bracts in the perianth where they feed, causing necrosis and a loss of fruit quality and commercial value. Phytoseiidae is considered the most important family for the control of pest mites. With 256 species documented, the Phytoseiid fauna in Brazil is highly diversified. They are distributed across all Brazilian biomes, including the Amazon, Caatinga, Cerrado, Pampa, Atlantic Forest, and Pantanal. Regardless of the fact that the Amazon biome occupies an estimated 49% of the Brazilian territory, its acarofauna remains unexplored. In this region, coconut is one of the most cultivated crops, although the variety of mites in this crop in the Amazon is yet unclear. This information is essential since there are potential predatory species that can play an important role in the biological control of coconut pests. Thus, the present study investigated the diversity and seasonality of mites in coconut fruits in the Eastern Amazon production region throughout the year. Data were collected monthly and analyzed to determine the diversity and seasonality. The faunistic indices were calculated using the program ANAFAU, and the abundance and diversity of phytoseiids were analyzed using the software EstimateS. As the fruit ages, the quantity of injured fruits increases. The mites collected belonged to the families: Oribatida (20), Rhodacaroidea (14), Eriophyidae (473,904), Phytoseiidae (147), Tarsonemidae (133), Ascidae (122), Bdellidae (110), Tydeidae (59), Cunaxidae (7), Eupodidae (7), Cheyletidae (5), Blattisociidae (4), and Cryptognathidae (1). Throughout the collection period, A. guerreronis and S. furcatus were detected on fruits with and without damage, with A. guerreronis being the most prevalent. Predatory mites of the Phytoseiidae family were sampled from 12 collections, totaling 147 specimens distributed across eight species. Amblyseius aerialis (Muma) was the predominant predator species. The peak population of A. guerreronis and S. furcatus occurred in different periods, although both species were sampled during periods of high precipitation, suggesting adaptation to the climatic conditions of the region. Temperature was strongly correlated with mites of the Phytoseiidae family. The occurrence of these mites was more common in months with higher temperatures. The mite A. aerialis was discovered in 12 evaluations, with a greater occurrence in October 2019 and August 2020. Understanding the diversity, abundance, and population fluctuations of pest mites and their natural enemies in coconut plants is critical for developing integrated pest management strategies.

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Acarofauna associated with coconut fruits (Cocos nucifera L.) in a crop area from Pará state, Amazon, Brazil

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“…However, no phytosanitary problems related to B. crassifolia have been generated so far, probably due to natural control by parasitoids and predators (Medina-Torres et al, 2013). It should be noted that interactions of up to 32 species of mites have been reported in nanche leaves, some of which are predators (Da Silva Noronha et al, 2020) that could be a reference for designing biological control strategies in B. crassifolia. Most phytosanitary problems appear in the rainy period, particularly in the fruit, reducing its quality and causing yield losses.…”

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Byrsonima crassifolia L. Kunth a bio-resource with potential: Overview and opportunities

Martín-Hernández

Martínez-Téllez

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Byrsonima crassifolia L. Kunth is a plant native to the Americas that grows in tropical and subtropical areas. Fresh B. crassifolia fruits are a good source of ascorbic acid and carotenoids and contain volatile compounds such as butyric and caproic acids. Although B. crassifolia is commonly exploited from wild natural ecosystems, it exhibits the potential to become a crop plant. When optimal agronomic management systems support propagation by seed, fruits with more homogeneous characteristics can be produced compared to those obtained from wild or backyard plants. B. crassifolia fruits can be found in local markets in Central and South America. The pulp, peel, and other B. crassifolia fruit components can be processed to make traditional and innovative food products, namely candies, cookies, cakes, candied fruits, ice creams, sorbets, jellies, juices, liqueurs, jams, nectars, pickles, and fruit drinks as an alternative to avoid the waste of overripe fruits. Additionally, the woody fraction of the B. crassifolia tree is used as a source of firewood, as shade, and for constructing living fences. These uses also allow the maximum use of biomass by establishing support for cultivation with the circular economy and strengthening food security. Therefore, this review aims to provide insights into the generation and dissemination of knowledge supporting the development of strategies in the areas of agronomy, postharvest management, and technological processing of B. crassifolia to promote its sustainable use and exploitation.

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“…According to McMurtry et al (2013), this predator is considered a type III generalist, as it feeds on a wide variety of prey and pollen of different plant species as complementary food sources, being found on more than 20 species of host plants throughout Brazil (Castillo and Noronha 2008; Demite et al 2014; Amaral et al 2018; Ferreira et al 2018). This species is commonly found in the Amazon region in different crops, such as fruit trees (Mineiro et al 2009; Ferreira et al 2018, physic nut (Jatropha curcas L.) (Cruz et al 2012), rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis L.) (Nuvoloni et al 2014), coconut (C. nucifera) (Cruz et al 2015), nance (Byrsonima crassifolia (L.) Kunth) (Noronha et al 2020) and oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) (Cruz et al 2019).…”

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Functional and numerical responses of the predatory mite Amblyseius aerialis (Acari: Phytoseiidae) to Aceria guerreronis (Acari: Eriophyidae)

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The coconut mite, Aceria guerreronis Keifer, is one of the main pests of the coconut tree (Cocos nucifera L.) worldwide. Its control is mainly based on the use of acaricides. However, due to the habitat of this pest mite, which is protected by fruit bracts that act as a physical barrier, chemical control is often inefficient. Thus, natural enemies have been studied as an alternative to acaricides. We evaluated the functional and numerical responses of Amblyseius aerialis (Muma) to increasing densities of A. guerreronis (40, 80, 160, 240 and 360) and additionally the oviposition rates of the phytoseiid A. aerialis over 11 days on different food sources: coconut pollen, A. guerreronis and a mix of pollen and A. guerreronis. Our results showed that Amblyseius aerialis showed a type III functional response, where prey consumption increasing as the density of A. guerreronis increased, with a maximum consumption of up to 175 prey per predator. All the prey densities allowed female oviposition. The number of eggs laid by A. aerialis increased with increasing prey density and stabilized between 240 and 360 A. guerreronis individuals, with an average oviposition of 1.7 eggs/female. Furthermore, our results showed that all the food sources (coconut pollen, A. guerreronis and a mix of pollen and A. guerreronis) supported oviposition. The mean oviposition was approximately 1.5 eggs/female on all the food sources. Our study suggests that A. aerialis can be effective in the biological control of A. guerreronis. However, further studies are needed to investigate whether A. aerialis can explore the habitat of A. guerreronis and if that prey can support the development of immature stages and the reproduction of A. aerialis.

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Mites associated with Byrsonima crassifolia (L.) Kunth (Malpighiaceae) in the state of Pará, Brazil

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Acarofauna associated with coconut fruits (Cocos nucifera L.) in a crop area from Pará state, Amazon, Brazil

Acarofauna associated with coconut fruits (Cocos nucifera L.) in a crop area from Pará state, Amazon, Brazil

Byrsonima crassifolia L. Kunth a bio-resource with potential: Overview and opportunities

Functional and numerical responses of the predatory mite Amblyseius aerialis (Acari: Phytoseiidae) to Aceria guerreronis (Acari: Eriophyidae)

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