scholarly journals Modelling the interactions between landscape structure and spatio-temporal dynamics of pest natural enemies: Implications for conservation biological control

2020 ◽  
Vol 420 ◽  
pp. 108912 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antoine Le Gal ◽  
Corinne Robert ◽  
Francesco Accatino ◽  
David Claessen ◽  
Jane Lecomte
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
Natural Enemies ◽  
Landscape Structure ◽  
Temporal Dynamics ◽  
Conservation Biological Control ◽  
Spatio Temporal

scholarly journals More pests but less treatments: ambivalent effect of landscape complexity on Conservation Biological Control

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrizia Zamberletti ◽  
Khadija Sabir ◽  
Thomas Opitz ◽  
Olivier Bonnefon ◽  
Edith Gabriel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
Landscape Structure ◽  
Agricultural Landscape ◽  
Multiple Scales ◽  
Conservation Biological Control ◽  
Agricultural Landscapes ◽  
Predator Population ◽  
Natural Habitats ◽  
Landscape Complexity ◽  
Spatio Temporal

AbstractIn agricultural landscapes, the amount and organization of crops and semi-natural habitats (SNH) have the potential to promote a bundle of ecosystem services due to their influence on ecological community at multiple spatio-temporal scales. SNH are relatively undisturbed and are often source of complementary resources and refuges, supporting more diverse and abundant natural pest enemies. However, the nexus of SNH proportion and organization with pest suppression is not trivial. It is thus crucial to understand how the behavior of pest and auxiliary species, the underlying landscape structure, and their interaction may influence conservation biological control (CBC). Here, we develop a generative stochastic landscape model to simulate realistic agricultural landscape compositions and configurations of fields and linear elements. Generated landscapes are used as spatial support over which we simulate a spatially explicit predator-prey dynamic model. We find that SNH boost predator population, but predator movement from hedges to fields is fundamental for an efficient pest regulation by auxiliaries and to decrease pesticide treatments. Moreover landscape elements may lead to different effects on pest reduction depending on the considered scale. Integration of species behaviors and traits with landscape structure at multiple scales are needed to provide useful insights for CBC.

scholarly journals Multivariate ordination identifies vegetation types associated with spider conservation in brassica crops

PeerJ ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. e3795 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hafiz Sohaib Ahmed Saqib ◽  
Minsheng You ◽  
Geoff M. Gurr
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
Natural Enemies ◽  
Vegetation Type ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Conservation Biological Control ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Brassica Crops ◽  
Multivariate Ordination ◽  
Southern Chinese ◽  
Brassica Crop

Conservation biological control emphasizes natural and other non-crop vegetation as a source of natural enemies to focal crops. There is an unmet need for better methods to identify the types of vegetation that are optimal to support specific natural enemies that may colonize the crops. Here we explore the commonality of the spider assemblage—considering abundance and diversity (H)—in brassica crops with that of adjacent non-crop and non-brassica crop vegetation. We employ spatial-based multivariate ordination approaches, hierarchical clustering and spatial eigenvector analysis. The small-scale mixed cropping and high disturbance frequency of southern Chinese vegetation farming offered a setting to test the role of alternate vegetation for spider conservation. Our findings indicate that spider families differ markedly in occurrence with respect to vegetation type. Grassy field margins, non-crop vegetation, taro and sweetpotato harbour spider morphospecies and functional groups that are also present in brassica crops. In contrast, pumpkin and litchi contain spiders not found in brassicas, and so may have little benefit for conservation biological control services for brassicas. Our findings also illustrate the utility of advanced statistical approaches for identifying spatial relationships between natural enemies and the land uses most likely to offer alternative habitats for conservation biological control efforts that generates testable hypotheses for future studies.

scholarly journals Methyl Salicylate Fails to Enhance Arthropod Predator Abundance or Predator to Pest Ratios in Cotton

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven E Naranjo ◽  
James R Hagler ◽  
John A Byers
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
Natural Enemies ◽  
Natural Enemy ◽  
Methyl Salicylate ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Control Function ◽  
Conservation Biological Control ◽  
Cotton Production ◽  
Control Activity ◽  
Synthetic Chemicals

Abstract Conservation biological control is a fundamental tactic in integrated pest management (IPM). Greater biological control services can be achieved by enhancing agroecosystems to be more favorable to the presence, survival, and growth of natural enemy populations. One approach that has been tested in numerous agricultural systems is the deployment of synthetic chemicals that mimic those produced by the plant when under attack by pests. These signals may attract arthropod natural enemies to crop habitats and thus potentially improve biological control activity locally. A 2-yr field study was conducted in the cotton agroecosystem to evaluate the potential of synthetic methyl salicylate (MeSA) to attract native arthropod natural enemies and to enhance biological control services on two key pests. Slow-release packets of MeSA were deployed in replicated cotton plots season long. The abundance of multiple taxa of natural enemies and two major pests were monitored weekly by several sampling methods. The deployment of MeSA failed to increase natural enemy abundance and pest densities did not decline. Predator to prey ratios, used as a proxy to estimate biological control function, also largely failed to increase with MeSA deployment. One exception was a season-long increase in the ratio of Orius tristicolor (White) (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) to Bemisia argentifolii Bellows and Perring (= Bemisia tabaci MEAM1) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) adults within the context of biological control informed action thresholds. Overall results suggest that MeSA would not likely enhance conservation biological control by the natural enemy community typical of U.S. western cotton production systems.

scholarly journals Struktur Komunitas Hymenoptera Parasitoid Pada Berbagai Lanskap Pertanian Di Sumatra Barat

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Yaherwandi Yaherwandi
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
Species Richness ◽  
Natural Enemies ◽  
Landscape Structure ◽  
Complex Problem ◽  
Agricultural Ecosystem ◽  
Species Richness And Diversity ◽  
Ecosystem Diversity ◽  
Rice Ecosystem

Understanding how the landscape structure affect the interaction between crops, pests and their natural enemies is a complex problem that can significantly impact on the success or failure of insect biological control. Hymenoptera parasitoids are particularly important natural enemies because of their great diversity and effectiveness as agents of biological control. The objective of this research is to study the diversity of Hymenoptera parasitoid on some vegetables and rice ecosystem in West Sumatera. Hymenoptera parasitoids were sampled using three trapping techniques (farmcop, insect net and yellow pan trap). Species accumulative curves, Jackknife-1 estimator, and indices of diversity were applied to analyze the data. Results indicated that there were 1522 specimen consist of 22 families and 148 species of Hymenoptera parasitoid on agricultural ecosystem in west Sumatera. Braconidae and Ichneumonidae were dominant Hymenoptera parasitoid family in vegetables ecosystem. Contrast, Mymaridae, Diapriidae, and Eulophidae were dominance of Hymenoptera parasitoid famili in rice ecosystem. Diversity of Hymenoptera parasitoid was influenced by the landscape structure. Species richness and diversity were higher in polyculture ecosystem than monoculture.

scholarly journals KEANEKARAGAMAN HYMENOPTERA PARASITOID PADA STURUKTUR LANSKAP PERTANIAN BERBEDA DI DAERAH ALIRAN SUNGAI (DAS) CIANJUR, JAWA BARAT

2007 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-20
Author(s):  
Yaherwandi Yaherwandi ◽  
S. Manuwoto ◽  
D. Buchori ◽  
P. Hidayat ◽  
L.B. Prasetyo
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Species Richness ◽  
Natural Enemies ◽  
Landscape Structure ◽  
Rice Field ◽  
Agricultural Landscape ◽  
Diversity Indices ◽  
Complex Problem ◽  
And Cluster Analysis

Diversity of Hymenoptera Parasitoid in Different Agricultural Landscape at Cianjur Watershed, West Java. Understanding how the landscape structure affect the interaction between crops, pests and their natural enemies is a complex problem that can significantly impact on the success or failur of insect biological control. Hymenoptera parasitoid are particularly important natural enemies because of their great diversity and effectiveness as agents of biological control. The objective of this research is to study the diversity of Hymenoptera parasitoid in rice field at Cianjur Watershed. Insects were sampled using three trapping techniques (farmcop, insect net and yellow pan trap). Species accumulative curves, Jackknife-1 estimator, indices of diversity, indices of community similarities and cluster analysis were applied to analyze the data. Results indicated that there were 2750 speciment consist of 26 family and 325 species of Hymenoptera parasitoid in rice fields at Cianjur Watershed. Diversity of Hymenoptera parasitoid were found to be influenced by the landscape structure and seasone of  ricefield. Species richness and diversity were higher in Nyalindung landscape than Gasol and Selajambe landscape.

scholarly journals Multivariate ordination identifies vegetation types associated with spider conservation in brassica crops

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hafiz Sohaib Saqib ◽  
Minsheng You ◽  
Geoff M Gurr
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
Natural Enemies ◽  
Vegetation Type ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Conservation Biological Control ◽  
Active Species ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Brassica Crops ◽  
Multivariate Ordination ◽  
Southern Chinese

Conservation biological control emphasizes the importance of vegetation other than the focal crop for providing natural enemies with refuge and shelter against disturbance. There is an unmet need for better methods to identify types of vegetation that are optimal to support specific natural enemies that may colonize into crops. Here we explore the commonality of the spider fauna of brassica crops with that of adjacent crops of other species and non-crop vegetation, employing spatial-based multivariate ordination approaches, hierarchical clustering and spatial eigenvector analysis. The small-scale mixed cropping and high disturbance frequency of southern Chinese vegetation farming offered a setting to test the role of alternate vegetation for spider conservation. Our findings indicate that spider families differ markedly in occurrence with respect to vegetation type. Grassy field margins, non-crop vegetation, taro and sweetpotato offer the best opportunity for promoting spider taxa that are also brassica-active species. In contrast, pumpkin and litchi contain species not found in brassicas, and so may have little benefit for conservation biological control services for brassicas. Our findings also illustrate the potential utility of advanced statistical approaches for identifying spatial relationships of species and identify the land uses most likely to offer alternative habitats for spider conservation biological control efforts and generates testable hypotheses for future studies.

scholarly journals Multivariate ordination identifies vegetation types associated with spider conservation in brassica crops

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hafiz Sohaib Saqib ◽  
Minsheng You ◽  
Geoff M Gurr
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
Natural Enemies ◽  
Vegetation Type ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Conservation Biological Control ◽  
Active Species ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Brassica Crops ◽  
Multivariate Ordination ◽  
Southern Chinese

Conservation biological control emphasizes the importance of vegetation other than the focal crop for providing natural enemies with refuge and shelter against disturbance. There is an unmet need for better methods to identify types of vegetation that are optimal to support specific natural enemies that may colonize into crops. Here we explore the commonality of the spider fauna of brassica crops with that of adjacent crops of other species and non-crop vegetation, employing spatial-based multivariate ordination approaches, hierarchical clustering and spatial eigenvector analysis. The small-scale mixed cropping and high disturbance frequency of southern Chinese vegetation farming offered a setting to test the role of alternate vegetation for spider conservation. Our findings indicate that spider families differ markedly in occurrence with respect to vegetation type. Grassy field margins, non-crop vegetation, taro and sweetpotato offer the best opportunity for promoting spider taxa that are also brassica-active species. In contrast, pumpkin and litchi contain species not found in brassicas, and so may have little benefit for conservation biological control services for brassicas. Our findings also illustrate the potential utility of advanced statistical approaches for identifying spatial relationships of species and identify the land uses most likely to offer alternative habitats for spider conservation biological control efforts and generates testable hypotheses for future studies.

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