Herbivory by the biocontrol agent Lilioceris cheni suppresses propagule production and smothering ability of the invasive vine Dioscorea bulbifera
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biocontrol.2018.12.001
Abstract: Abstract Expanding populations of Dioscorea bulbifera, a trellising invasive vine of Afro-Asian provenance, have become widely established in the southeastern United States. Its clambering habit enables the weed to grow over, smother and displace native… read more here.
Keywords: lilioceris cheni; ability; vine; invasive vine ... See more keywords
Changes in latitude: overwintering survival of two Lilioceris cheni (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) biotypes in Florida
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DOI: 10.1080/09583157.2018.1441371
Abstract: ABSTRACT Lilioceris cheni is a successful biological control agent on the invasive yam, Dioscorea bulbifera in many areas in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Louisiana. Two biotypes are available for release and come from significantly different… read more here.
Keywords: latitude overwintering; nepalese beetles; overwintering survival; survival two ... See more keywords
Population genetics comparison of Lilioceris cheni (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) colonies released onto Dioscorea bulbifera in Southeastern U.S.A.
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DOI: 10.1080/09583157.2023.2196016
Abstract: ABSTRACT Multiple importations of Lilioceris cheni, a defoliating beetle of the invasive air potato plant, were received by the ARS-Invasive Plant Research Laboratory from 2002 to 2012. The last two, in 2011 (China) and 2012… read more here.
Keywords: lilioceris cheni; genetics comparison; comparison lilioceris; population ... See more keywords