Quinoa,Chenopodium quinoa, Provides a New Host for Native Herbivores in Northern Europe: Case Studies of the Moth,Scrobipalpa atriplicella, and the Tortoise Beetle,Cassida nebulosa

Sigsgaard, Lene; Jacobsen, S.; Christiansen, Jens

doi:10.1673/031.008.5001

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“…The larvae of polilla de quinua ( Eurysacca quinoa ) can complete its biological cycle, go into pupae stage and leave as adults (Rasmussen et al. 2003, Sigsgaard et al. 2008).…”

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“…can easily enter the subsoil where it is protected from the irradiation of the sun. The larvae of polilla de quinua (Eurysacca quinoa) can complete its biological cycle, go into pupae stage and leave as adults (Rasmussen et al 2003, Sigsgaard et al 2008). There is a variety of herbivorous pests, such as larvae, rabbits, mice, rats, llamas, partridges, etc., which call for the application of integrated pest and disease control.…”

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The Situation for Quinoa and Its Production in Southern Bolivia: From Economic Success to Environmental Disaster

Jacobsen

2011

Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science

144

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In Bolivia, one of the world’s most important centres of plant domestication, there is growing awareness of the value of native Andean crops, both for domestic consumption and for market sale – notably the virtually boom‐like consumer demand for quinoa around the world. The southern altiplano of Bolivia, south of Oruro, relies almost purely on the production of quinoa and breeding of llamas, which have also been selected as the two commodities of priority to the government to increase the income of the country. Presently, however, quinoa is facing increasing problems in production, owing to its increasing export market and price. The flat areas around the salt desert of the southern altiplano, previously characterized by natural vegetation fed by the llamas, are being increasingly sown with quinoa, hence transformed into deserts, because intensive cultivation methods make the soil loose its fertility. Possible solutions to these problems will require extensive efforts in the south, in addition to various strategies, which also include other parts of the Bolivian altiplano and a strengthened focus on other Andean crops.

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“…The larvae of polilla de quinua ( Eurysacca quinoa ) can complete its biological cycle, go into pupae stage and leave as adults (Rasmussen et al. 2003, Sigsgaard et al. 2008).…”

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The Situation for Quinoa and Its Production in Southern Bolivia: From Economic Success to Environmental Disaster

Jacobsen

2011

Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science

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117

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“…Saponin is a bitter compound present in the seed hull of most cultivars, in varying levels. Their function is a general defence against biotic stresses, such as downy mildew (Bonifacio, Gomez‐Pando, & Rojas, ), and pests (Bocchi, Cinquanta, Negri, Dioli, & Limonta, ; Sigsgaard, Jacobsen, & Christiansen, ), and for this reason may be desirable in organic production. However, the presence of saponins requires a dehulling and washing of seeds before consumption, which traditionally is a labour demanding process.…”

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The scope for adaptation of quinoa in Northern Latitudes of Europe

Jacobsen

2017

J Agronomy Crop Science

101

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Due to the increasing global demand for quinoa, both as an Andean export commodity and for agricultural development purposes, there is considerable interest in testing quinoa for growing under a range of environmental and geographical conditions. One of the environments most distanced from the crops’ natural conditions is Northern Europe. Research work performed in Europe has demonstrated the potential of quinoa to be produced under European conditions, with varieties adapted to longer days, more humid environment and mechanization. Quinoa is now grown commercially outside South America, and the number of producer countries and area is rapidly increasing. To secure a successful cultivation of quinoa in Northern Europe, several aspects must be considered. The only cultivars to grow are daylength neutral varieties. Establishment of the crop is critical, as all small seeded crops require a shallow sowing depth in a uniform and humid seed bed. Weed control should be done as carefully and precisely as possible with hoeing between the rows. Harvest takes place when seeds are mature, and plants are dry. In Northern Europe, harvest is taking place in the beginning of September. Yields are 1–3 t/ha, and prices are high. Breeding efforts in quinoa aim at disease resistance against downy mildew (Peronospora variabilis), earliness, low saponin content and high yield. The scope for adaptation and marketing of locally produced quinoa in Northern Europe seems considerable.

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“…1990; Sigsgaard et al . 2008). In Europe, the suite of insects attacking quinoa includes aphids, Aphis fabae Scopoli (Hemiptera: Aphidae), leafhoppers (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae), larvae of Cnephasia Curtis species (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) and Scrobipalpa atriplicella (von Röslerstamm) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), and the leaf beetles, Epitrix subcrinita (LeConte) and Cassida nebulosa Linnaeus (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) (Rasmussen et al .…”

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“…2003; Sigsgaard et al . 2008). To date, in North America the only major study of the insect complex was conducted in Colorado, United States of America where a broad suite of insects were found to attack quinoa with the main damage caused by the defoliator, Spodoptera exigua (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), the aphids, Hayhurstia atriplicis (Linnaeus) and Macrosiphum euphorbiae (Thomas) (Hemiptera: Aphididae), and seed feeding mirids (primarily Lygus Hahn species (Hemiptera: Miridae)) (Cranshaw et al .…”

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Scrobipalpa atriplicella(Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), an invasive insect attacking quinoa (Amaranthaceae) in North America

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Dutcheshen²,

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2017

Can Entomol

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Quinoa,Chenopodium quinoaWilldenow (Amaranthaceae), cultivation has expanded beyond its historical range in South America into Europe and North America due to its high nutritional properties for human consumption. With the introduction of a crop into a novel range comes the potential for insect pest issues. Here, using traditional morphology and DNA barcoding we identify larvae ofScrobipalpa atriplicella(von Röslerstamm) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), an introduced Eurasian moth, feeding on quinoa throughout the Prairie region of western Canada. Larvae can feed within the stem, on foliage, and directly on seed within the panicles, which can result in up to a 100% yield loss. We summarise distinguishing adult characteristics, potential host plants, and give initial remarks on the life cycle of this moth and its known host range in Canada. The potential for high yield losses makes further investigation ofS. atriplicellaa priority to maintain and expand sustainable quinoa production in Canada.

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Quinoa,Chenopodium quinoa, Provides a New Host for Native Herbivores in Northern Europe: Case Studies of the Moth,Scrobipalpa atriplicella, and the Tortoise Beetle,Cassida nebulosa

Cited by 19 publications

References 10 publications

The Situation for Quinoa and Its Production in Southern Bolivia: From Economic Success to Environmental Disaster

The Situation for Quinoa and Its Production in Southern Bolivia: From Economic Success to Environmental Disaster

The scope for adaptation of quinoa in Northern Latitudes of Europe

Scrobipalpa atriplicella(Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), an invasive insect attacking quinoa (Amaranthaceae) in North America

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