Correlation between population size of pear Psylla (Cacopsylla chinensis) and leaf structure features in different pear cultivars
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aspen.2019.03.011
Abstract: Abstract The feeding preference of pear psylla (Cacopsylla chinensis) varies among pear cultivars. To clarify whether leaf structural factors are related to C. chinensis resistance, eleven pear cultivars of three pear species and their hybrids… read more here.
Keywords: population size; pear psylla; chinensis; pear cultivars ... See more keywords
Efficacy evaluation of horticultural oil based thermotherapy for pear psylla management
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cropro.2018.07.015
Abstract: Abstract The goal of this study was to improve techniques for pear psylla, Cacopsylla pyricola (Foerster) control, one of the major pests in pear orchards worldwide and in the United States. Mortality of adult pear… read more here.
Keywords: psylla mortality; pear psylla; thermotherapy; heat ... See more keywords
A Pyrus communis gene for p-hydroxystyrene biosynthesis, has a role in defense against the pear psylla Cacopsylla biden.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2019.02.010
Abstract: Styrene analogs are known to be naturally synthesized in the leaves of pears and in other plant species, including several trees in the Styracaceae family. Styrene analogs are potential contributors to the aroma of wine,… read more here.
Keywords: hydroxystyrene; pear psylla; psylla; coumaric acid ... See more keywords
The Artificial Sweetener, Erythritol, Has Insecticidal Properties Against Pear Psylla (Hemiptera: Psyllidae)
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DOI: 10.1093/jee/toaa124
Abstract: Abstract Erythritol is a dietary sweetener that is used for low-calorie or diabetic diets. Although safe for human consumption, erythritol is lethal to certain Dipteran pests, but insecticidal effects of erythritol on phloem-feeding insects have… read more here.
Keywords: sweetener; pear psylla; hemiptera psyllidae; erythritol insecticidal ... See more keywords
Integrated Pest Management Programs for Pear Psylla, Cacopsylla pyricola (Förster) (Hemiptera: Psyllidae), Using Kaolin Clay and Reflective Plastic Mulch
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DOI: 10.1093/jee/toac121
Abstract: Abstract Pear psylla, Cacopsylla pyricola (Förster) (Hemiptera: Psyllidae), is the most economically important pest of pears grown in Washington State. Standard conventional management programs involve season-long broad-spectrum insecticide sprays. Although the industry uses some tools… read more here.
Keywords: clay reflective; pear psylla; kaolin clay; psylla ... See more keywords
Evaluation of reflective groundcovers for pest and fruit quality management in commercial pear orchards
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DOI: 10.1111/jen.13123
Abstract: Reflective groundcovers can improve crop yield and quality and deter pests by increasing light penetration into plant canopies. In pear (Pyrus communis L.) orchards, this could increase profitability and reduce reliance on insecticides to manage… read more here.
Keywords: fabric; quality; pear psylla; film ... See more keywords
Field evaluation of the relative susceptibility of six pear varieties to the pear psylla (Cacopsylla pyricola (Foerster, 1848))
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DOI: 10.14720/aas.2019.114.1.5
Abstract: The pear psylla, Cacopsylla pyricola (Foerster, 1848) (Hemiptera: Psyllidae), is one of the most detrimental pests in commercial pear orchards. Varieties with low infestation level to pear psylla would offer to integrated psyllid management. The… read more here.
Keywords: pear psylla; pear varieties; cacopsylla pyricola; psylla ... See more keywords