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View article: Do stylet‐borne aphid‐transmitted viruses share the same binding sites?
Do stylet‐borne aphid‐transmitted viruses share the same binding sites? Open
Specific binding sites for non‐circulative viruses within the mouthparts of aphid vectors have been investigated with limited success. Such sites have been described more precisely for cauliflower mosaic virus (CaMV, Caulimovirus ), and sh…
View article: Biotic and abiotic modulation of drought effects on aphids and plants
Biotic and abiotic modulation of drought effects on aphids and plants Open
Interactions between environmental factors are a major source of ecosystem complexity. Here we re‐analyse published data to define the type of relationships between drought and biotic and abiotic factors affecting plants and aphids from mo…
View article: <i>Aphis gossypii</i> (Hemiptera: Aphididae) feeding responses to double virus infections in melon
<i>Aphis gossypii</i> (Hemiptera: Aphididae) feeding responses to double virus infections in melon Open
Virus infections cause economic losses in crops worldwide and their management and control present major challenges. In the field, double infections of two or more viruses are the rule, not the exception. The presence of several viruses in…
View article: Assessing the impact of turnip yellows virus infection and drought on canola performance: implications under a climate change scenario
Assessing the impact of turnip yellows virus infection and drought on canola performance: implications under a climate change scenario Open
Introduction Canola ( Brassica napus L.) is one of the most important crops worldwide. Turnip yellows virus (TuYV), transmitted by aphids, is one of the most damaging viruses affecting canola crops and is challenging to control. With the p…
View article: Interplay between drought and plant viruses co-infecting melon plants
Interplay between drought and plant viruses co-infecting melon plants Open
Drought affects crops directly, and indirectly by affecting the activity of insect pests and the transmitted pathogens. Here, we established an experiment with well-watered or water-stressed melon plants, later single infected with either …
View article: Novel program for automatic calculation of EPG variables
Novel program for automatic calculation of EPG variables Open
The electrical penetration graph (EPG) technique is the most powerful tool for studying the feeding behavior of pierce-sucking insects. However, calculating EPG variables is often very time-consuming, and consequently, several software pro…
View article: Aphidius colemani Behavior Changes Depending on Volatile Organic Compounds Emitted by Plants Infected with Viruses with Different Modes of Transmission
Aphidius colemani Behavior Changes Depending on Volatile Organic Compounds Emitted by Plants Infected with Viruses with Different Modes of Transmission Open
Natural enemies are an additional component that may interact directly with the plant–virus–vector association, affecting viral dispersion. In our study, we conducted olfactometry assays to explore how single and mixed infections with CMV …
View article: Inter‐virus relationships in mixed infections and virus‐drought relationships in plants: a quantitative review
Inter‐virus relationships in mixed infections and virus‐drought relationships in plants: a quantitative review Open
SUMMARY Inter‐virus relationships in mixed infections and virus‐drought relationships are important in agriculture and natural vegetation. In this quantitative review, we sampled published factorial experiments to probe for relationships a…
View article: Direct and indirect effects of two endophytic entomopathogenic fungi on survival and feeding behaviour of meadow spittlebug Philaenus spumarius
Direct and indirect effects of two endophytic entomopathogenic fungi on survival and feeding behaviour of meadow spittlebug Philaenus spumarius Open
Beyond Xylella, Integrated Management Strategies for Mitigating Xylella fastidiosa Impact in Europe (BeXyl) (Grant Agreement 101060593). Partner/Coordinador principal: Blanca B. Landa del Castillo, Investigadora Científica del Instituto de…
View article: Degree-day-based model to predict egg hatching of <i>Philaenus spumarius</i> (Hemiptera: Aphrophoridae), the main vector of <i>Xylella fastidiosa</i> in Europe
Degree-day-based model to predict egg hatching of <i>Philaenus spumarius</i> (Hemiptera: Aphrophoridae), the main vector of <i>Xylella fastidiosa</i> in Europe Open
Philaenus spumarius L., the main vector of Xylella fastidiosa (Wells) in Europe, is a univoltine species that overwinters in the egg stage, and its nymphs emerge in late winter or spring. Predicting the time of egg hatching is essential fo…
View article: Role of Acrostyle Cuticular Proteins in the Retention of an Aphid Salivary Effector
Role of Acrostyle Cuticular Proteins in the Retention of an Aphid Salivary Effector Open
To avoid the activation of plant defenses and ensure sustained feeding, aphids are assumed to use their mouthparts to deliver effectors into plant cells. A recent study has shown that effectors detected near feeding sites are differentiall…
View article: Degree-day-based model to predict egg hatching of<i>Philaenus spumarius</i>(Hemiptera: Aphrophoridae), the main vector of<i>Xylella fastidiosa</i>in Europe
Degree-day-based model to predict egg hatching of<i>Philaenus spumarius</i>(Hemiptera: Aphrophoridae), the main vector of<i>Xylella fastidiosa</i>in Europe Open
Philaenus spumarius L., the main vector of Xylella fastidiosa (Wells) in Europe, is a univoltine species that overwinters in the egg stage, and its nymphs emerge in late winter or spring. Predicting the time of egg hatching is essential fo…
View article: Feeding behaviour and mortality of <i>Philaenus spumarius</i> exposed to insecticides and their impact on <i>Xylella fastidiosa</i> transmission
Feeding behaviour and mortality of <i>Philaenus spumarius</i> exposed to insecticides and their impact on <i>Xylella fastidiosa</i> transmission Open
BACKGROUND Insecticides are essential, though controversial tools in modern pest management. Insecticides can slow the spread of key vector‐borne plant pathogens, but often lead to inconsistent results given that insecticide use is general…
View article: Probing behavior of <i>Neophilaenus campestris</i> on various plant species
Probing behavior of <i>Neophilaenus campestris</i> on various plant species Open
The recent history of Xylella fastidiosa Wells et al. introduction in Europe illustrates how the lack of knowledge about the bacterium‐vector‐host interactions hinders the application of effective containment strategies, with the bacterial…
View article: Host plant preference of Trioza erytreae on lemon and bitter orange plants
Host plant preference of Trioza erytreae on lemon and bitter orange plants Open
Trioza erytreae , the African citrus psyllid, is a vector of Candidatus Liberibacter spp., the causal agent of the citrus greening disease or Huanglongbing (HLB). The spread of the vector throughout the Iberian Peninsula has been continuou…
View article: Parapause breakage as a key step for the continuous indoor rearing of <i>Philaenus spumarius</i>
Parapause breakage as a key step for the continuous indoor rearing of <i>Philaenus spumarius</i> Open
The development of an efficient indoor rearing protocol of Philaenus spumarius is a key step for research on the meadow spittlebug, as it could reduce researchers' dependency on the availability and collection of univoltine individuals in …
View article: Dispersal of <i>Neophilaenus campestris</i> , a vector of <i>Xylella fastidiosa</i> , from olive groves to over‐summering hosts
Dispersal of <i>Neophilaenus campestris</i> , a vector of <i>Xylella fastidiosa</i> , from olive groves to over‐summering hosts Open
Neophilaenus campestris is one of the spittlebugs (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea) able to transmit Xylella fastidiosa to olive trees. Considering its vector ability and the wide distribution of this species in Spain, N. campestris should be consi…
View article: Semipersistently Transmitted, Phloem Limited Plant Viruses Are Inoculated during the First Subphase of Intracellular Stylet Penetrations in Phloem Cells
Semipersistently Transmitted, Phloem Limited Plant Viruses Are Inoculated during the First Subphase of Intracellular Stylet Penetrations in Phloem Cells Open
The green peach aphid Myzus persicae Sulzer is the main vector of the semipersistently transmitted and phloem-limited Beet yellows virus (BYV, Closterovirus). Studies monitoring the M. persicae probing behavior by using the Electrical pene…
View article: Aphids Are Unable to Ingest Phloem Sap from the Peduncles of Lime Fruits
Aphids Are Unable to Ingest Phloem Sap from the Peduncles of Lime Fruits Open
Citrus exports to Europe are regulated enforcing that fruits shall be free from peduncles and leaves, as they represent an important pathway for the entrance of non-European (non-EU) Citrus tristeza virus (CTV) isolates into the European C…
View article: ‘Candidatus Liberibacter Solanacearum’ Is Unlikely to Be Transmitted Spontaneously from Infected Carrot Plants to Citrus Plants by Trioza Erytreae
‘Candidatus Liberibacter Solanacearum’ Is Unlikely to Be Transmitted Spontaneously from Infected Carrot Plants to Citrus Plants by Trioza Erytreae Open
Bacteria belonging to ‘Candidatus Liberibacter spp.’ are associated with various severe diseases in the five continents. The African citrus psyllid Trioza erytreae (Hemiptera: Triozidae) is an efficient vector of citrus huanglongbing-HLB d…
View article: The risk of<i>Xylella fastidiosa</i>outbreaks will decrease in the Mediterranean olive-producing regions
The risk of<i>Xylella fastidiosa</i>outbreaks will decrease in the Mediterranean olive-producing regions Open
The bacterium Xylella fastidiosa ( Xf ) is a worldwide distributed invasive insect-borne plant pathogen, which causes lethal diseases to many economically-important crops including olives, citrus, almonds and grapes as well as numerous for…
View article: Feeding Behavior and Virus-transmission Ability of Insect Vectors Exposed to Systemic Insecticides
Feeding Behavior and Virus-transmission Ability of Insect Vectors Exposed to Systemic Insecticides Open
The majority of plant viruses depend on Hemipteran vectors for their survival and spread. Effective management of these insect vectors is crucial to minimize the spread of vector-borne diseases, and to reduce crop damage. The aim of the pr…
View article: Aphid Resistance: An Overlooked Ecological Dimension of Nonstructural Carbohydrates in Cereals
Aphid Resistance: An Overlooked Ecological Dimension of Nonstructural Carbohydrates in Cereals Open
Nonstructural carbohydrates in cereals have been widely investigated from physiological, genetic, and breeding perspectives. Nonstructural carbohydrates may contribute to grain filling, but correlations with yield are inconsistent and some…
View article: Dispersal ability of<i>Neophilaenus campestris</i>, a vector of<i>Xylella fastidiosa</i>, from olive groves to over-summering hosts
Dispersal ability of<i>Neophilaenus campestris</i>, a vector of<i>Xylella fastidiosa</i>, from olive groves to over-summering hosts Open
SUMMARY Neophilaenus campestris is one of the recently identified spittlebugs (Hemiptera: Cercopoidea) able to transmit Xylella fastidiosa to olive trees. Considering its vector ability and the wide distribution of this species in Spain, N…