Evolution of biological control agents following introduction to new environments
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DOI: 10.1007/s10526-017-9830-z
Abstract: The introduction of biological control agents (BCAs) creates the potential for adaptive evolution in translocated organisms. BCAs are confronted with new environments that can promote adaptation to exploit novel resources, even within short ecological time… read more here.
Keywords: introduction; control agents; new environments; biological control ... See more keywords
Contributions to improve current environmental risk assessment procedures of generalist arthropod biological control agents (GABCAs) in Argentina
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DOI: 10.1007/s10526-020-10063-6
Abstract: Argentina has over 100 years of experience in classical biological control, mostly based on the importation of biological control agents (BCAs) against arthropod pests. We present the state-of-the-art of the importation regulatory framework from the last… read more here.
Keywords: environmental risk; control agents; control; biological control ... See more keywords
Co-existence Between Two Leaf-Feeding Biological Control Agents of Lantana camara Alters Their Herbivory Under Semi-field Conditions.
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DOI: 10.1007/s13744-021-00909-8
Abstract: Interaction between two biological control agents released against Lantana camara L. (sensu lato) (Verbenaceae) was studied in replicated semi-field plots. Caged plants under semi-field conditions were inoculated with Uroplata girardi Pic (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) and Ophiomyia… read more here.
Keywords: control agents; biomass; control; semi field ... See more keywords
Searching for a needle in a haystack: Where to survey for climatically-matched biological control agents for two grasses (Sporobolus spp.) invading Australia
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biocontrol.2018.11.012
Abstract: Abstract Climatic incompatibility between source and intended release sites of biological control agents is frequently cited as a limiting factor to their establishment and proliferation, and ultimately the successful control of a target weed. Climate… read more here.
Keywords: control; climatically matched; control agents; survey climatically ... See more keywords
The efficacy of three seed-destroying Melanterius weevil species (Curculionidae) as biological control agents of invasive Australian Acacia trees (Fabaceae) in South Africa
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biocontrol.2019.01.007
Abstract: Abstract Since the mid-1980s, five species of seed-destroying Melanterius weevils have been used in South Africa as biological control agents against invasive Australian Acacia trees. Recorded levels of seed-destruction by the weevils are highly variable.… read more here.
Keywords: invasive australian; acacia; control agents; biological control ... See more keywords
Addressing the red flags in cochineal identification: The use of molecular techniques to identify cochineal insects that are used as biological control agents for invasive alien cacti
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biocontrol.2020.104426
Abstract: Abstract Invasive Cactaceae cause considerable damage to ecosystem function and agricultural practices around the world. The most successful biological control agents used to combat this group of weeds belong to the genus Dactylopius (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae),… read more here.
Keywords: insects; control agents; control; biological control ... See more keywords
Gregarines (Apicomplexa, Gregarinasina) in psocids (Insecta, Psocoptera) including a new species description and their potential use as pest control agents.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejop.2017.05.007
Abstract: Gregarine apicomplexans are unicellular organisms that infect invertebrate hosts in marine, freshwater and terrestrial habitats. The largest group of invertebrates infested on land is the insects. The insect order Psocoptera (booklice) has recently gained wider… read more here.
Keywords: psocoptera; insects; control agents; control ... See more keywords
Oviposition of Aedes aegypti Linnaeus, 1762 and Aedes albopictus Skuse, 1894 (Diptera: Culicidae) under laboratory and field conditions using ovitraps associated to different control agents, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rbe.2018.08.001
Abstract: Abstract The aim of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of different control agents of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus associated with ovitraps under laboratory and field conditions. Five treatments were used: grass infusion + … read more here.
Keywords: albopictus; control agents; control; field ... See more keywords
Dynamic Control of Agents Playing Aggregative Games With Coupling Constraints
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DOI: 10.1109/tac.2017.2672902
Abstract: We address the problem to control a population of noncooperative heterogeneous agents, each with convex cost function depending on the average population state, and all sharing a convex constraint, toward an aggregative equilibrium. We assume… read more here.
Keywords: dynamic control; playing aggregative; control agents; control ... See more keywords
Effects of different scenarios of temperature rise and biological control agents on interactions between two noxious invasive plants
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DOI: 10.1111/ddi.13406
Abstract: An increasing number of exotic plants and their biological control agents are being introduced into new regions. Therefore, it is necessary to study their interactions and to manage the future directions of plant invasions under… read more here.
Keywords: scenarios temperature; biological control; control agents; temperature rise ... See more keywords
Does experimental evolution produce better biological control agents? A critical review of the evidence
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DOI: 10.1111/eea.12815
Abstract: Biological control of crop pests is considered a good alternative or complement to the use of pesticides. However, legislation restricts the importation of natural enemies of pests. A potential way to circumvent this limitation is… read more here.
Keywords: evolution; control agents; selection; experimental evolution ... See more keywords