Citrus flush shoot ontogeny modulates biotic potential of Diaphorina citri.

ABSTRACT: The biology and behaviour of the psyllid Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Sternorrhyncha: Liviidae), the major insect vector of bacteria associated with huanglongbing, have been extensively studied with respect to host preferences, thermal requirements, and responses to visual and chemical volatile stimuli. However, development of the psyllid in relation to the ontogeny of immature citrus flush growth has not been clearly defined or illustrated. Such information is important for determining the timing and frequency of measures used to minimize populations of the psyllid in orchards and spread of HLB. Our objective was to study how flush ontogeny influences the biotic potential of the psyllid. We divided citrus flush growth into six stages within four developmental phases: emergence (V

SUBMITTER: Cifuentes-Arenas JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5755881 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature