Performance of Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae) on three hop cultivars (Humulus lupulus).

Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae) is a major pest species in numerous crops including hop (Humulus lupulus L.). Substantial T. urticae infestation was observed to occur in this recently introduced crop in Brazil. The adoption of less suitable cultivars to the pest species is highly desirable for integrated pest management. We used free-choice trials and two-sex life table analysis to determine the preference and population growth of T. urticae under laboratory conditions using three of hop cultivars currently expanding in Brazil (Mantiqueira, Victoria, and Yakima Gold). We also estimated the density of non-glandular trichomes and lupulin glands found on the abaxial leaf surface of these cultivars and correlated them with performance parameters of T. urticae. Mantiqueira appeared to be the least preferred by adult females for attractiveness and oviposition suggesting existence of antixenosis on this cultivar. Female immature stages developed slower on Yakima Gold and Mantiqueira, but no difference was observed between the latter and Victoria. Fecundity and longevity were significantly lower on Mantiqueira than on Victoria and Yakima Gold. No significant differences were observed among cultivars for intrinsic rate of increase (r), finite rate of increase (λ), and net rate of reproduction (R0), suggesting the absence of antibiosis. Although, lupilin gland densities were higher on Mantiqueira and Yakima Gold than on Victoria, no significant correlations were observed between these defensive traits and performance parameters of T. urticae. However, 30-day population simulations of T. urticae suggest that Yakima Gold is the least susceptible, Mantiqueira is moderately susceptible, and Victoria is highly susceptible.

Host preference, acaricides effects and population growth of Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks) (Acari: Tarsonemidae) on white and colored cotton cultivars.

BACKGROUND: White and colored fiber cotton cultivars have been developed to increase production and opportunities for family farming. The broad mite, Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks) is an important pest in cotton crops, nevertheless, different cotton cultivars may influence its host selection and population growth. For P. latus control, acaricides application is commonly performed, although less is known about the sublethal effects of these products. Thus, the host preference and instantaneous rate of increase (ri ) of P. latus were evaluated on white and colored cotton cultivars, as well as the lethal and sublethal effects of acaricides through mortality tests and population growth. RESULTS: In free-choice tests to evaluate host preference among white and colored cotton cultivars, no preference was observed for P. latus. The instantaneous ri values were positive for all tested cultivars, however, differences were observed between the colored BRS Rubi and the white BRS 201. The population growth of P. latus decreased with increasing concentrations of the acaricides abamectin, spirodiclofen, azadirachtin and spiromesifen. Nevertheless, azadirachtin and spiromesifen presented positive ri values even at the highest lethal concentrations (LC90 ), while abamectin and spirodiclofen provided negative ri values of P. latus from LC90 and LC70 , respectively. CONCLUSION: No host preference of P. latus was observed among white and colored cotton cultivar. Abamectin and spirodiclofen presented relevant sublethal effects that should be considered for the integrated management of this pest.

Antibiosis and antixenosis of lima bean to Zabrotes subfasciatus (Boh. ) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae) / Antibiose e antixenose de feijão-fava a Zabrotes subfasciatus (Boh. ) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae)

Lima bean is an important source of protein and income for many families in Northeast Brazil. Zabrotes subfasciatus is the main pest of stored lima bean, which is responsible for quantitative and qualitative losses. Genetic resistance is one of the most promising ways to control pests. Thus, this research aimed to study the genetic resistance of eight accessions of lima bean to Z. subfasciatus attack. Assays were performed in the laboratory with temperature and lighting controlled in a completely randomized design using the UFPI 230, UFPI 264, UFPI 271, UFPI 515, UFPI 468, UFPI 220, UFPI 280, and UFPI 134 accessions as treatments. No-choice and free-choice tests were performed. In the free-choice test significant differences were observed in the number of eggs, emerged insects and larval/pupal mortality using the F test and Scott-Knot, both at 5% of probability. The attractivity and preference indicators for oviposition have shown that there are different resistance levels of no preference type for oviposition. All accessions revealed a low antibiosis level. The UFPI 220, UFPI 468, UFPI264, UFPI 134, and UFPI 230 accessions presented antixenosis resistance when compared to the UFPI 515 accession. The UFPI 515 was the most susceptible.(AU)

O feijão-fava é uma importante fonte de proteínas e renda para muitas famílias do Nordeste do Brasil. O gorgulho Zabrotes subfasciatus é uma das principais pragas de feijão-fava armazenado, causando prejuízos quantitativos e qualitativos. A resistência genética é uma das formas mais promissoras para o controle de pragas. Dessa forma, esta pesquisa teve o objetivo de estudar e caracterizar os tipos e os níveis de resistência genética de oito acessos de feijão-fava ao ataque de Z. subfasciatus. Os ensaios foram realizados em laboratório com temperatura e luminosidade controladas, em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, utilizando os acessos UFPI 230, UFPI 264, UFPI 271, UFPI 515, UFPI 468, UFPI 220, UFPI 280 e UFPI 134 como tratamentos. Foram realizados dois testes: sem chance de escolha e com livre chance de escolha. Houve diferenças significativas para número de ovos, insetos emergidos e mortalidade larval/pupal no teste com livre escolha por meio dos testes F e de Scott-Knott a 5% de probabilidade. Os índices de atratividade e de preferência para oviposição revelaram que existem diferentes níveis de resistência do tipo não preferência para oviposição. Todos os acessos apresentaram um nível baixo de antibiose. Os acessos UFPI 220, UFPI 468, UFPI 264, UFPI 134 e UFPI 230 apresentaram resistência por antixenose quando comparados com UFPI 515. O acesso UFPI 515 foi o mais suscetível.(AU)

Antibiosis and antixenosis of lima bean to Zabrotes subfasciatus (Boh. ) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae) / Antibiose e antixenose de feijão-fava a Zabrotes subfasciatus (Boh. ) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae)

Lima bean is an important source of protein and income for many families in Northeast Brazil. Zabrotes subfasciatus is the main pest of stored lima bean, which is responsible for quantitative and qualitative losses. Genetic resistance is one of the most promising ways to control pests. Thus, this research aimed to study the genetic resistance of eight accessions of lima bean to Z. subfasciatus attack. Assays were performed in the laboratory with temperature and lighting controlled in a completely randomized design using the UFPI 230, UFPI 264, UFPI 271, UFPI 515, UFPI 468, UFPI 220, UFPI 280, and UFPI 134 accessions as treatments. No-choice and free-choice tests were performed. In the free-choice test significant differences were observed in the number of eggs, emerged insects and larval/pupal mortality using the F test and Scott-Knot, both at 5% of probability. The attractivity and preference indicators for oviposition have shown that there are different resistance levels of no preference type for oviposition. All accessions revealed a low antibiosis level. The UFPI 220, UFPI 468, UFPI264, UFPI 134, and UFPI 230 accessions presented antixenosis resistance when compared to the UFPI 515 accession. The UFPI 515 was the most susceptible.

O feijão-fava é uma importante fonte de proteínas e renda para muitas famílias do Nordeste do Brasil. O gorgulho Zabrotes subfasciatus é uma das principais pragas de feijão-fava armazenado, causando prejuízos quantitativos e qualitativos. A resistência genética é uma das formas mais promissoras para o controle de pragas. Dessa forma, esta pesquisa teve o objetivo de estudar e caracterizar os tipos e os níveis de resistência genética de oito acessos de feijão-fava ao ataque de Z. subfasciatus. Os ensaios foram realizados em laboratório com temperatura e luminosidade controladas, em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, utilizando os acessos UFPI 230, UFPI 264, UFPI 271, UFPI 515, UFPI 468, UFPI 220, UFPI 280 e UFPI 134 como tratamentos. Foram realizados dois testes: sem chance de escolha e com livre chance de escolha. Houve diferenças significativas para número de ovos, insetos emergidos e mortalidade larval/pupal no teste com livre escolha por meio dos testes F e de Scott-Knott a 5% de probabilidade. Os índices de atratividade e de preferência para oviposição revelaram que existem diferentes níveis de resistência do tipo não preferência para oviposição. Todos os acessos apresentaram um nível baixo de antibiose. Os acessos UFPI 220, UFPI 468, UFPI 264, UFPI 134 e UFPI 230 apresentaram resistência por antixenose quando comparados com UFPI 515. O acesso UFPI 515 foi o mais suscetível.

Antibiose e antixenose de feijão-fava a Zabrotes subfasciatus (Boh) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae) / Antibiosis and antixenosis of lima bean to Zabrotes subfasciatus (Boh) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae)

O feijão-fava é uma importante fonte de proteínas e renda para muitas famílias do Nordeste do Brasil. O gorgulho Zabrotes subfasciatus é uma das principais pragas de feijão-fava armazenado, causando prejuízos quantitativos e qualitativos. A resistência genética é uma das formas mais promissoras para o controle de pragas. Dessa forma, esta pesquisa teve o objetivo de estudar e caracterizar os tipos e os níveis de resistência genética de oito acessos de feijão-fava ao ataque de Z. subfasciatus . Os ensaios foram realizados em laboratório com temperatura e luminosidade controladas, em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, utilizando os acessos UFPI 230, UFPI 264, UFPI 271, UFPI 515, UFPI 468, UFPI 220, UFPI 280 e UFPI 134 como tratamentos. Foram realizados dois testes: sem chance de escolha e com livre chance de escolha. Houve diferenças significativas para número de ovos, insetos emergidos e mortalidade larval/pupal no teste com livre escolha por meio dos testes F e de Scott-Knott a 5% de probabilidade. Os índices de atratividade e de preferência para oviposição revelaram que existem diferentes níveis de resistência do tipo não preferência para oviposição. Todos os acessos apresentaram um nível baixo de antibiose. Os acessos UFPI 220, UFPI 468, UFPI 264, UFPI 134 e UFPI 230 apresentaram resistência por antixenose quando comparados com UFPI 515. O acesso UFPI 515 foi o mais suscetível.(AU)

Lima bean is an important source of protein and income for many families in Northeast Brazil. Zabrotes subfasciatus is the main pest of stored lima bean, which is responsible for quantitative and qualitative losses. Genetic resistance is one of the most promising ways to control pests. Thus, this research aimed to study the genetic resistance of eight accessions of lima bean to Z. subfasciatus attack. Assays were performed in the laboratory with temperature and lighting controlled in a completely randomized design using the UFPI 230, UFPI 264, UFPI 271, UFPI 515, UFPI 468, UFPI 220, UFPI 280, and UFPI 134 accessions as treatments. No-choice and free-choice tests were performed. In the free-choice test significant differences were observed in the number of eggs, emerged insects and larval/pupal mortality using the F test and Scott-Knot, both at 5% of probability. The attractivity and preference indicators for oviposition have shown that there are different resistance levels of no preference type for oviposition. All accessions revealed a low antibiosis level. The UFPI 220, UFPI 468, UFPI264, UFPI 134, and UFPI 230 accessions presented antixenosis resistance when compared to the UFPI 515 accession. The UFPI 515 was the most susceptible.(AU)