scholarly journals New records of fruit trees as host for Neosilba species (Diptera, Lonchaeidae) in southeast Brazil

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Jane Gisloti ◽  
Manoel A. Uchoa ◽  
Angelo Prado
Keyword(s):  
Species Diversity ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
New Records ◽  
Fruit Trees ◽  
Fruit Production ◽  
Native Plant ◽  
Native Plant Species ◽  
Paulo State ◽  
Host Fruit ◽  
Fruit Species

Abstract Fruits of thirty-five cultivated native plant species (19 orders and 12 families) were sampled in farms of fruit production from two municipalities of São Paulo state, Brazil (January 2010 to March 2012) to evaluate species diversity of Neosilba flies. Thirty-one species of plants were the host for Neosilba species while four were not infested. Some aspects of the biology and patterns of species diversity, abundance, infestation rates, puparias viability and the interactions among species of frugivorous flies and their host plants were quantified. Seven species of Neosilba were reared: Neosilba bella Strikis & Prado (4 hosts), Neosilba certa (Walker) (4 hosts), Neosilba glaberrima (Wiedemann) (5 hosts), Neosilba inesperata Strikis & Prado (6 hosts) Neosilba pendula (Bezzi) (15 hosts), Neosilba pradoi Strikis & Lerena (8 hosts) and Neosilba zadolicha McAlpine (26 hosts). The association between the lance flies and the host fruit species is discussed.

Extended distribution and host plants of Nameriophyes sapidae Xue & Zhang 2008 (Acari: Eriophyidae) in New Zealand

Zootaxa ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 2796 (1) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
NICHOLAS A. MARTIN ◽  
ZHI-QIANG ZHANG
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
Mite Species ◽  
Native Plant ◽  
Native Plant Species ◽  
The North ◽  
A New Species

Nameriophyes sapidae Xue & Zhang (Acari: Eriophyidae) was found on transplanted nikau palms, Rhopalostylis sapida (H. Wendl. & Drude) in Auckland, New Zealand and described as a new species (Xue & Zhang 2008). Although R. sapida is a native plant species, it was not known if this mite species was indigenous or adventive because it was collected only from transplanted palms in unnatural gardens in Auckland. A survey was undertaken of R. sapida and the Kermadec Island palm, Rhopalostylis baueri (Hook. f.) Wendl. & Drude in the northern part of the North Island and Chatham Island.

scholarly journals Host Range, Biological Variation, and Phylogenetic Diversity of Eutypa lata in California

2010 ◽  
Vol 100 (10) ◽  
pp. 1048-1056 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. P. Trouillas ◽  
W. D. Gubler
Keyword(s):  
Host Range ◽  
Phenotypic Variation ◽  
Phylogenetic Diversity ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
Native Plant ◽  
Inoculum Sources ◽  
Native Plant Species ◽  
Eutypa Lata ◽  
Pear Tree ◽  
Eutypa Dieback

The objectives of this study were to investigate the host range of Eutypa lata in the major grape-growing regions in California and to analyze the phenotypic variation and phylogenetic diversity of E. lata isolates. Perithecia of E. lata were found on grapevines, in apricot, almond, cherry, apple, and pear tree orchards, and on ornamentals (oleander) and native plant species (California buckeye, big leaf maple, and willow). Multigene phylogenies of ribosomal DNA internal transcribed spacer, β-tubulin, and RPB2 genes confirmed the identity of E. lata recovered from the various host plants but also revealed sequence differences among isolates. The intraspecific phylogenetic diversity of E. lata did not correspond to geography or source of isolation, and intraspecific groups were not consistent across the different DNA phylogenies. Significant phenotypic variation also was detected among E. lata isolates, including ascospore and conidium length as well as level of aggressiveness on grapevines. Pathogenicity studies proved that all isolates were infectious to grapevine, suggesting that the native vegetation surrounding vineyards can serve as inoculum sources that may constitute an important element in the epidemiology of Eutypa dieback in grapevines.

scholarly journals Host plants and distribution records of lance flies (Diptera: Lonchaeidae) in São Paulo State, Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. e942
Author(s):  
Ester Marques de Sousa ◽  
Léo Rodrigo Ferreira Louzeiro ◽  
Pedro Carlos Strikis ◽  
Miguel Francisco Souza-Filho ◽  
Adalton Raga
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Host Plant ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
New Records ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Economic Importance ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Paulo State ◽  
Fruit Samples ◽  
The Relationship

The knowledge of host plants, distribution and economic importance of Lonchaeidae is scarce in Latin America. We have recovered specimens of Lonchaeidae from most fruit samples containing specimens of Tephritidae. The compilation of information is essential to determine the diversity of species and the relationship with their hosts. In addition to the list of records based on early publications, we add unpublished data of Lonchaeids recovered from plant samples collected in the Instituto Biológico, São Paulo, Brazil. In total, 18 species of Lonchaeidae, belonging to the genera Dasiops, Lonchaea and Neosilba were registered in São Paulo, and associated with 111 host plant species and 27 botanical families. New records are listed and geographical distribution is available by specific maps.

scholarly journals Native and non-native plants attract diverse bees to urban gardens in California

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordon Frankie ◽  
Ingrid Feng ◽  
Robbin Thorp ◽  
Jaime Pawelek ◽  
Marissa Helene Chase ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Native Species ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
Native Plants ◽  
Ornamental Plants ◽  
Geographic Origin ◽  
Native Plant ◽  
Native Plant Species ◽  
Native Bee ◽  
The University

Bees visit native and non-native plant species for pollen and nectar resources in urban, agricultural, and wildland environments. Results of an extensive survey of bee-flower collection records from 10 California cities from 2005-2011 were used to examine host-plant records of native and non-native ornamental plants to diverse native and non-native bee species; five cities were from northern California and five were from southern California. A total of 7,659 bees and their floral host plants were examined. Of these, 179 were Apis mellifera and 7,390 were non-Apis. Only four other non-native species (all in Megachilidae) were recorded in the survey, and together they accounted for 402 individuals. These bees have been databased in preparation for deposition in the University of California-Berkeley Essig Museum of Entomology. We identified 229 bee species and 42 genera visiting native and non-native plant types in urban areas. Of the 229 species, 71 bee species were collected from only native plants; 52 were collected from only non-native host plants; and 106 were collected from both types of plants. Native bee species were common on native plants and non-native plants, but there were substantially more non-native bee species visiting non-native plants compared to native plants. Flowering periods in months were similar for both types of plants, but non-natives tended to flower later in the year. We propose that using native and non-native plants improves habitat gardening by increasing opportunities for attracting a richer diversity of bee species and for longer periods. Knowing basic bee-flower relationships in an area is key to planning a bee habitat garden with a variety of plant types, regardless of their geographic origin. 

scholarly journals Diversity and Community Structure of Plants in Selected Areas within Lake Mainit Watershed

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 1482-1500
Author(s):  
Romana M.Maglinte ◽  
Julie E.Asubar ◽  
Emeliano M. Bermudez, Jr ◽  
Gregorio Z. Gamboa, Jr ◽  
Bernadette P.Bagaipo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Structure ◽  
Species Diversity ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
Native Plant ◽  
Native Plant Species ◽  
Quadrat Method ◽  
Environmental Integrity ◽  
Sustainable Conservation ◽  
Trees And Shrubs

Lake Mainit is one of the key biodiversity areas in the country, its watershed area is a habitat of endemic and native plant species but is now threatened due to anthropogenic activities such as mining, kaingin and expansion of agriculture. This study assessed the diversity and community structure of plants in the lowland and upland of the two selected areas (Cantugas and Jabonga) of Lake Mainit watershed through a transect and quadrat method. A total of 321 floral species were identified distributed into 85 families. The taxonomically well distributed families were Arecaceae, Moraceae and Fabaceae with 18, 17 and 14 species respectively and most species were trees and shrubs (187 species). The highest species diversity, richness and abundance was observed in the lowland of Jabonga while the highest dominance was observed in the upland of Catugas. The floral species of Lake Mainit watershed are threatened by anthropogenic activities especially expansion of agriculture and tree felling for infrastructure developments regardless of their environmental roles and inherent benefits. Therefore, sustainable conservation efforts should be geared towards ensuring their continuous existence in order to maintain environmental integrity.

scholarly journals Indigenous fruit species as a significant resource for sustainable development

2014 ◽  
pp. 181-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evica Mratinic ◽  
Milica Fotiric-Aksic
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Fruit Trees ◽  
Fruit Production ◽  
Wild Relatives ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Scale Production ◽  
Natural Habitats ◽  
Fruit Species ◽  
Wild Fruit ◽  
Indigenous Fruit

Sustainable agriculture means increasing yields and profits without degrading the natural resources which are the most important for agricultural production. The aim is to meet the people?s needs for food and improve the quality of life while preserving the environment. Among hundreds of forest species, particular attention is drawn to the wild relatives of cultivated fruit trees, so called indigenous fruit trees, whose regular collection, production and use can affect all aspects of agricultural economy. The natural habitats of the Republic of Serbia include 15 families and 26 genera with 100 species of wild fruit trees. The primary use of the indigenous fruits is for human consumption (either fresh or processed). A number of wild relatives of cultivated fruit trees could be used in the future as rootstocks for fruit production, or for large-scale production, either organic or conventional. In addition, indigenous fruit species are carriers of genes for resistance to economically important diseases and pests, and they can be used in breeding of fruit trees and grapevines. Wild species of fruit trees are used as planting materials for afforestation and erosion prevention, some for timber production, as well as some decorative forms in landscape architecture, while some species are important bee pastures.

Ecology of Helicoverpa-Armigera (Hubner) and Heliothis-Punctigera (Wallengren) in the Inland of Australia - Larval Sampling and Host-Plant Relationships During Winter and Spring

1994 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 329 ◽  
Author(s):  
MP Zalucki ◽  
DAH Murray ◽  
PC Gregg ◽  
GP Fitt ◽  
PH Twine ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
Common Species ◽  
Native Plant ◽  
Species Determination ◽  
Native Plant Species ◽  
The Status ◽  
Plant Families ◽  
First Time

Extensive surveys during the winter months in inland areas of Australia have greatly extended both the range and known hosts of Australia's two pest Helicoverpa species. H. punctigera was the more common species, being collected from c. half of the sites sampled. Here a further 47 plant species in 8 families are recorded as possible host plants; the majority (all except two) are new records of native hosts, and greatly extend the existing lists. H. armigera was less common, being recorded from c. 10% of the 554 sites sampled. This species was reared from 28 species in 10 plant families. Both moth species are recorded for the first time from various native plant species, predominantly in the Asteraceae and Fabaceae. The Goodeniaceae is also added to the host list of both species. Determination of the status of host plants is discussed.

scholarly journals Yeast communities structure in fruits of different native plant species of brazilian Cerrado

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-46
Author(s):  
Lucas Gabriel Ferreira Coelho ◽  
Geisianny Augusta Monteiro Moreira ◽  
Catharine Abreu Bomfim ◽  
Helson Mario Martins do Vale
Keyword(s):  
Species Diversity ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Molecular Identification ◽  
Axenic Culture ◽  
Its Region ◽  
Native Plant ◽  
Brazilian Cerrado ◽  
Conservation Units ◽  
Native Plant Species ◽  
Distrito Federal

In this study, we evaluated the occurrence and diversity of endophytic and total (endophytic + epiphytic) yeasts in fruits of seven Cerrado native plant species in two Conservation Units from the Distrito Federal, Brasília, Brazil. Healthy and mature fruits were collected for the isolation of yeasts using MYGP medium. After five days, the colonies were counted and the morphologically distinct yeasts were isolated axenic culture. The molecular identification of the isolates was performed using ITS region (rDNA). A total of 69 specimens of yeasts were isolated. The Guapira graciliflora (endophytic) and Ouratea hexasperma (total) hosts had higher yeast densities per gram of fruit and together with the Brosimum gaudichaudii showed higher species diversity. Yeasts belonging to the Ascomycota Phylum were predominant. The most frequent genera of yeasts were Candida, Aureobasidium and Hannaella. Others genera such as Hanseniaspora, Meyerozyma, Filobasidium, Cryptococcus, Symmetrospora, Sirobasidium, Meira, Rhodosporidiobolus, Papiliotrema and Erythrobasidium were identified. This is the first report of the occurrence of endophytic yeasts in fruits of G. graciliflora and represents the host with greater density and diversity of species of endophytic yeasts. In addition, expands the knowledge about the occurrence of yeasts associated with the fruits of seven native plant species of the Cerrado.

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