Dynamics of Solenopsis geminata in a Tropical Fallow Field after Ploughing

Oikos ◽  
1991 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivette Perfecto
Keyword(s):  
Solenopsis Geminata ◽  
Fallow Field

scholarly journals Comparative Immature Morphology of Brazilian Fire Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae:Solenopsis)

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo Gonçalves Paterson Fox ◽  
Daniel Russ Solis ◽  
Mônica Lanzoni Rossi ◽  
Jacques Hubert Charles Delabie ◽  
Rodrigo Fernando de Souza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intraspecific Variation ◽  
Solenopsis Invicta ◽  
Morphological Traits ◽  
Species Level ◽  
Fire Ants ◽  
Fire Ant ◽  
Solenopsis Geminata ◽  
Body Dimensions ◽  
Larval Instars ◽  
Genus Level

Although common in Brazil, the biology of the fire antSolenopsis saevissima(Smith) is still poorly studied. Larval descriptions are useful to genus-level ant systematics and sometimes to species-level taxonomy. This study presents a detailed description of juveniles ofS. saevissimafrom Brazil, which were compared with Brazilian specimens ofSolenopsis invictaBuren,Solenopsis geminata(Fabricius), andSolenopsis altipunctataPitts. Different larval instars were separated by diagnostic morphological traits which were confirmed by observing moults. Reproductive larvae could be easily sorted by their distinctive body dimensions and shape. Contrary to previous reports on this species, the larvae ofS. saevissimaproved to be generally identical to those ofS. invicta, while a few specimens resembled those of other close species, such asSolenopsis megergatesTrager. Mature larvae thus presented considerable intraspecific variation in some characters recently proposed to aid fire ant species separation (morphology of head hairs).

scholarly journals Characterization of the allergen Sol gem 2 from the fire ant venom, Solenopsis geminata

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 325-334 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Sukprasert ◽  
N Uawonggul ◽  
T Jamjanya ◽  
S Thammasirirak ◽  
J Daduang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fire Ant ◽  
Solenopsis Geminata ◽  
Ant Venom

Keanekaragaman dan Kelimpahan Semut sebagai Predator Hama Tanaman Padi di Lahan Sawah Organik dan Anorganik Kecamatan Karanganom Kabupaten Klaten

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siska Lesiana Adhi ◽  
Mochamad Hadi ◽  
Udi Tarwotjo
Keyword(s):  
Insect Pests ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Rice Fields ◽  
Physical Factors ◽  
Sugar Solution ◽  
Soil Arthropods ◽  
Solenopsis Geminata ◽  
Organic Rice ◽  
High Soil ◽  
Chemical Factors

Ants potentially as predators that become natural enemies of insect pests in rice fields with paddy cultivation. This study aims to know the diversity and abundance of ants, the role of ants, the population of ants, and the influence of physical and chemical factors in organic and inorganic rice fields. The ants were collected using pit fall trap method with insect bait, fish meat, and sugar solution. The results showed that the number of species and the number of individuals in organic rice fields was higher (429 individuals, 11 species) than inorganic rice fields (193 individuals, 10 species). In general, the index of diversity in organic rice fields was higher (ranging from 0.73 to 1.65) compared to inorganic rice fields (ranging from 0 to 1.28). The index of evenness in organic rice fields ranged from 0.63 to 0.99 (evenly distributed), whereas in inorganic rice fields ranged from 0 to 0.99 (uneven until evenly distributed). The dominant ants in organic rice fields were Camponotus sp, Solenopsis geminata, Anoplolepis gracilipes, and Paratrechina longicornis, whereas in the inorganic rice fields were Tapinoma sp, Solenopsis geminata, and Camponotus sp. The index of similarity between organic and inorganic rice fields showed a high and very high degree of similarity based on the type of feed. Physical factors of high soil and air humidity environment, high soil and air temperature increased the diversity and abundance of ants in the rice fields ecosystem. Factors soil pH in accordance with the growth of soil Arthropods were neutral or slightly acidic. Chemical factors of organic matter content, Nitrogen (N), the content of C organic, and a high P total content increased the diversity and abundance of ants. Keywords: diversity and abundance, ants, organic and inorganic rice fields

scholarly journals Soil Health Response of Histosols to Flooded versus Dry-Fallow Conditions during Summer

EDIS ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jehangir H. Bhadha ◽  
Jay Capasso ◽  
Abul Rabbany ◽  
Nan Xu ◽  
Matthew VanWeelden
Keyword(s):  
Soil Conservation ◽  
Soil Health ◽  
Soil Management ◽  
South Florida ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Flooded Rice ◽  
Health Response ◽  
Fallow Field ◽  
Resources Conservation ◽  
Changes In Soil Properties

Evaluating changes in soil properties associated with flooded fields during the summer months in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) provides us an opportunity to assess the effect of soil management associated with flooded versus dry-fallow field conditions on Histosols. This information will be beneficial to current and potential growers farming flooded rice in south Florida, as well as Extension agents who work on rice and soil conservation agencies such as the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). This new 6-page publication was written by Jehangir H. Bhadha, Jay Capasso, Abul Rabbany, Nan Xu, and Matthew VanWeelden, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss697

Glyphosate-Resistant Giant Ragweed (Ambrosia trifida) Control with Glufosinate or Fomsafen Combined with Growth Regulator Herbicides

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 454-458 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly A. Barnett ◽  
Thomas C. Mueller ◽  
Lawrence E. Steckel
Keyword(s):  
Field Study ◽  
Growth Regulator ◽  
Effective Control ◽  
Ambrosia Trifida ◽  
Herbicide Resistant ◽  
Giant Ragweed ◽  
Herbicide Treatments ◽  
Fallow Field ◽  
Contrast Analysis

The development of crops resistant to 2,4-D, dicamba, and glufosinate may provide new options for the management of glyphosate-resistant (GR) giant ragweed and other herbicide-resistant weeds. A fallow field study was conducted in 2011 and 2012 to determine the control of GR giant ragweed with 2,4-D and dicamba applied alone and in combination with glufosinate or fomesafen. Dicamba and 2,4-D tank-mixed with glufosinate or fomesafen provided the highest level of control at 10 or 20 days after application (DAA). At 30 DAA, all herbicide treatments provided > 88% control of giant ragweed except glyphosate, glufosinate, and 2,4-D alone at 0.56 kg ae ha−1. Glyphosate, glufosinate, and 2,4-D alone at 0.56 kg ae ha−1also had the highest number of giant ragweed plants (> 5.8 plants m−2) and highest biomass (> 19.2 g m−2). Contrast statements between 2,4-D and dicamba indicated no differences among treatments containing these herbicides. However, contrast analysis indicated that herbicides applied alone resulted in 56, 58, and 61% control while tank-mix combinations of 2,4-D or dicamba with glufosinate or fomesafen resulted in 86, 91, and 93% control, respectively. Herbicides applied alone also had more giant ragweed plants and biomass per m−2than herbicides applied in tank-mix combinations. Tank-mixing combinations of 2,4-D and dicamba will be important for effective control of GR giant ragweed.

<i>Design of faba bean sowing machine in winter fallow field</i>

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruimei Yang ◽  
Tao Cui ◽  
Dongxing Zhang ◽  
Yitong Du ◽  
Hailiang Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Faba Bean ◽  
Fallow Field ◽  
Sowing Machine ◽  
Winter Fallow

LONG-TERM SOIL MOISTURE STATUS IN SOUTHERN ALBERTA

1990 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. CHANG ◽  
T. G. SOMMERFELDT ◽  
T. ENTZ ◽  
D. R. STALKER
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Soil Water ◽  
Continuous Cropping ◽  
Available Water ◽  
Southern Alberta ◽  
Available Soil Moisture ◽  
Fallow Field ◽  
Water Recharge ◽  
Soil Water Recharge

Nineteen years of soil moisture content data at Lethbridge and two locations near Turin (Turin 1 and Turin 2) in southern Alberta were examined to evaluate the efficiency of follow for conserving moisture, and to calculate the long-term mean amount of water recharge during growing and nongrowing seasons under a fallow-cereal, 2-yr rotation and a continuous cropping system. Soil samples were taken annually from 1969 to 1987 to a depth of 120 cm in 30-cm intervals in the spring (early May) and fall (late September). A method for testing differences of means between nonstandard data using localized uncertainty associated with sliding polynomial smoothing was used to test for differences in the soil moisture contents due to cultural practices. The available soil moisture content of the soil to 120-cm depth was at least 50% of available water-holding capacity (AWHC) of the profile for the fallow treatment at Lethbridge and Turin 2, and, except in some years, at Turin 1. At seeding time, there was an average of 69 mm more available water (AW) in the fallow field than in the continuous cropping field at Lethbridge and 30, 35 and 27 mm more AW in the fallow field than in the fresh stubble field of a fallow-cereal, 2-yr rotation for Lethbridge, Turin 1 and Turin 2, respectively. The overall mean precipitation conserved as soil moisture for the fallow-cereal rotation practice was 23, 29 and 23% for Lethbridge, Turin 1 and Turin 2, respectively. The significantly higher soil water content at the 90- to 120-cm depth for the fallow field than for other fields during various periods of time indicates that the soil water recharge from precipitation might be deeper in the fallow field than in continuous cropping and fresh stubble of fallow-cereal rotation fields. The deeper soil water recharge could increase the available soil moisture for crop production and it could also contribute to ground water recharge. Key words: Soil water, available water content, continuous cropping, summerfallow

Sugarcane (Saccharum spp. hybrids) Response to Simulated Fallow Field Residues of Metribuzin and Sulfometuron

1998 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 454-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donnie K. Miller ◽  
Edward P. Richard ◽  
James L. Griffin
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effect ◽  
Soil Surface ◽  
Application Rate ◽  
Field Application ◽  
Sugar Yield ◽  
Saccharum Spp ◽  
Lateral Buds ◽  
Fallow Field

Sulfometuron at 17 g ai/ha in the planting furrow (13% of the anticipated fallow-field application rate) inhibited sugarcane emergence and development and ultimately reduced sugar yields in the initial production year by 13% when compared to a weed-free control that contained no herbicide in the planting furrow. Residual levels of metribuzin in the planting furrow representing 100% of the standard fallow-field application rate of 1,680 g ai/ha had no adverse effect on sugarcane development or sugar yield. When applied only to the soil surface immediately after planting, sulfometuron did not injure sugarcane, and sugar yields were equivalent to standard, at-planting, preemergence (PRE) applications of either metribuzin at 2,020 g/ha or a mixture of pendimethalin plus atrazine each at 2,240 g ai/ha. To minimize sugarcane injury, sulfometuron should be kept out of the germinating zone of lateral buds along planted sugarcane stalks.

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