Margarita Gil-Fernández, Margarita Vargas-Sandoval, Christian A. Delfín-Alfonso, Eduardo Mendoza, Oscar Godínez-Gómez, Nancy K. Jiménez-Lara, M. Cristina MacSwiney G., Alexandra Carthey, Arnulfo Blanco-García, Johannes J. Le Roux
{"title":"Host sweet host: Rodent communities support similar ectoparasite diversity regardless of anthropogenic disturbance","authors":"Margarita Gil-Fernández, Margarita Vargas-Sandoval, Christian A. Delfín-Alfonso, Eduardo Mendoza, Oscar Godínez-Gómez, Nancy K. Jiménez-Lara, M. Cristina MacSwiney G., Alexandra Carthey, Arnulfo Blanco-García, Johannes J. Le Roux","doi":"10.1111/jen.13249","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jen.13249","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Rodents are important hosts for ectoparasites, such as fleas, ticks, and mites, which means they are also important intermediate hosts for many zoonotic diseases. As anthropogenic environments bring humans and rodents into closer contact, an understanding of host–ectoparasite ecology is essential to predict and manage disease spillover risks. We aimed to understand how disturbances in vegetation cover affect rodent ectoparasite diversity, prevalence, spatial segregation, host (i.e., sex, genus, size, and habitat domain), and environmental (i.e., vegetation structure, forest cover, and rainfall) variables in the state of Michoacan, Mexico. We investigated these relationships by trapping rodents in five paired disturbed (reduced vegetation cover and regular human activities) and undisturbed (no reduction in vegetation cover) sites in the summer and autumn of 2022. From 110 trapped rodents, we collected 138 ectoparasites on 38 individuals. We found no difference in rodent diversity, ectoparasite diversity, or ectoparasite prevalence between disturbed and undisturbed sites. However, arboreal and male rodents had a higher probability of carrying ectoparasites than ground-dwelling and female rodents. Rodents with ectoparasites were not spatially clustered; rather, they were randomly distributed across trapping grids. We also identified two rodent genera (<i>Rattus</i> and <i>Sigmodon</i>) that carry ectoparasites of medical importance and that are in close contact with humans. Our results highlight the necessity of constant monitoring of rodents, ectoparasites, and their associated transmittable diseases. Assessing these interactions and how they are affected by anthropogenic disturbance could better inform management decisions and support the need for rodent conservation programmes in the area.</p>","PeriodicalId":14987,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Entomology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jen.13249","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140073751","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Willian S. do Vale, Laélcio N. Ribeiro Filho, Iuri dos Santos, Benício de M. Santos Neto, Lilian R. Araújo, Henrique J. C. Santana, Thainara F. G. da Silva, Cristina S. Bastos, Carlos A. D. da Silva, José C. Zanuncio, Suzany A. Leite, Maria A. Castellani
{"title":"Infestation of Anthonomus grandis grandis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) contributes to forming shelter structures in cotton plants","authors":"Willian S. do Vale, Laélcio N. Ribeiro Filho, Iuri dos Santos, Benício de M. Santos Neto, Lilian R. Araújo, Henrique J. C. Santana, Thainara F. G. da Silva, Cristina S. Bastos, Carlos A. D. da Silva, José C. Zanuncio, Suzany A. Leite, Maria A. Castellani","doi":"10.1111/jen.13246","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jen.13246","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Herbivorous arthropods can induce their host to form structures where they shelter during unfavourable periods. The boll weevil, <i>Anthonomus grandis grandis</i> Boheman (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), can spend the off-season inside cotton plant structures, known as dry bolls, protected from pesticides, natural enemies and heat and desiccation on the soil surface, thereby increasing its survival and preserving its reproductive capacity. However, the relationship between the boll weevil and dry boll formation is not fully understood and requires further study. The formation and external and internal characteristics of dry bolls on cotton plants infested with different densities of boll weevils, and the emergence and survival of this insect from these structures, were evaluated. Compared with non-infested control plants, plants infested with boll weevil formed almost twice as many dry bolls, which were 2.3 times heavier and with a diameter 1.7 times larger than those on non-infested plants. Boll weevil infestation reduces the number of bolls and commercial mass of fibre + seeds, reducing productivity and increasing cotton harvest contaminants. However, dry bolls on non-infested plants demonstrate that other factors are involved in their formation.</p>","PeriodicalId":14987,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Entomology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140045495","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aisling Moffat, Lorna Cole, Seán Lacey, Billy Harrison, Agnieszka Konkolewska, Davy McCracken, Andy K. Evans, Michael T. Gaffney, Fiona Brennan, Gail E. Jackson, Louise McNamara
{"title":"Long-term effects of management intensity and bioclimatic variables on leatherjacket (Tipula paludosa Meigen) populations at farm scale","authors":"Aisling Moffat, Lorna Cole, Seán Lacey, Billy Harrison, Agnieszka Konkolewska, Davy McCracken, Andy K. Evans, Michael T. Gaffney, Fiona Brennan, Gail E. Jackson, Louise McNamara","doi":"10.1111/jen.13245","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jen.13245","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Leatherjackets (<i>Tipula</i> spp.) are soil-dwelling pests associated with agriculture. Land management decisions made at farm scale can have subsequent effects on their populations. Between 1980 and 2020, surveys were conducted across Scotland to collect field histories and larval population data from grassland farms. To assess the impact of management and bioclimatic factors on leatherjacket occurrence over time, this study investigated data from fields continuously sampled between 2009 and 2018. We utilized a Generalized Linear Mixed-Effect Model on a dataset of 61 fields on 19 farms. Results indicated three significant factors affecting larval populations; field size, grazing type and application of insecticides or herbicides (referred to collectively as pesticides). Larval populations were significantly lower in fields that were larger in size and under sheep grazing, compared to no grazing. Pesticide application also caused a significant reduction in larval populations. Management variables were amalgamated to create a Management Intensity Index, revealing significantly increased larval populations under low-management systems. These results, coupled with significant effects of bioclimatic variables, pinpoint predictive signals for high infestations and potential routes for control strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":14987,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Entomology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jen.13245","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140019994","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Harnessing the potential of Citrus natsudaidai: An attractant for Melanotus senilis larvae","authors":"Ryota Asano, Wataru Suzuki","doi":"10.1111/jen.13243","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jen.13243","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Click beetle larvae have been observed to cause crop damage in various regions worldwide; however, accurate prediction of plant damage is hindered by their subterranean life cycle and the associated challenges in sampling. <i>Melanotus senilis</i>, a beetle belonging to the subfamily Elaterinae (tribe Melanotini) within the family Elateridae, is a destructive agricultural pest that harms maize, hops, and ginger. Our study presents novel evidence indicating the attraction of <i>M. senilis</i> larvae to <i>Citrus natsudaidai</i> (Japanese name “Natsumikan” or “Natsudaidai”). Through a field experiment involving different citrus fruits, namely natsumikan, oranges, and grapefruits, we found that <i>C. natsudaidai</i> attracted the highest number of <i>M. senilis</i> larvae. Furthermore, in a separate experiment in which <i>C. natsudaidai</i> and potatoes were placed in the field, <i>C. natsudaidai</i> significantly outperformed potatoes in attracting <i>M. senilis</i> larvae. These findings suggest that <i>C. natsudaidai</i> fruit placed on the soil surface attracts <i>M. senilis</i> larvae. <i>C. natsudaidai</i> fruits used in this study were sourced from those that remained unharvested until August. Therefore, it is possible that the <i>C. natsudaidai</i> fruits used for comparison were more mature than the citrus fruits used in this study. It is possible that the ripening of <i>C. natsudaidai</i> may have led to changes in CO<sub>2</sub> and ethylene emissions, potentially attracting a greater number of <i>M. senilis</i> larvae. Further research is required to explore these aspects in detail.</p>","PeriodicalId":14987,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Entomology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140001691","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nelson Cristiano Weber, Josué Sant'Ana, Luiza Rodrigues Redaelli, Larissa Souza de Assis
{"title":"Chemotaxis of Tuta absoluta to tomato plants exposed to methyl jasmonate and conspecific injuries","authors":"Nelson Cristiano Weber, Josué Sant'Ana, Luiza Rodrigues Redaelli, Larissa Souza de Assis","doi":"10.1111/jen.13248","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jen.13248","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Plants have developed chemical defence strategies which can either be triggered in response to herbivory or by the exogenous application of phytohormones, such as methyl jasmonate (MeJa). <i>Tuta absoluta</i> is the main pest associated with tomatoes worldwide. However, studies on the impact of plant hormones on this system are still scarce. This study aimed to evaluate the chemotactic responses and oviposition of <i>T. absoluta</i> towards tomato plants induced by MeJa and herbivory injuries. We conducted dual-choice olfactometry bioassays evaluating the response of virgin <i>T. absoluta</i> males and females exposed to plants with conspecifics (eggs and caterpillars) and sprayed with MeJa (0.5 mM) at 24, 48, 72 and 96 h after the treatments. We also evaluated the oviposition preference of mated <i>T. absoluta</i> with the chance of choosing plants exposed to water, herbivory and three phytohormone concentrations (0.1, 0.5 and 2.5 mM). The males were mostly responsive to plants with conspecifics, while the females preferred intact plants over those sprayed with MeJa and with the presence of eggs. Furthermore, plants with MeJa (0.5 and 2.5 mM) and injured by conspecifics had less oviposition by <i>T. absoluta</i>. The results show that spraying MeJa on tomato plants is a potential tool for managing and controlling the tomato moth.</p>","PeriodicalId":14987,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Entomology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140001832","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sergio Pérez-Guerrero, Laura Avivar-Lozano, José María Molina-Rodríguez
{"title":"Compatibility of powdered sulphur and natural enemies for the control of Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae): Effects on Anthocoris nemoralis (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) and Trichopria drosophilae (Hymenoptera: Diapriidae) activity","authors":"Sergio Pérez-Guerrero, Laura Avivar-Lozano, José María Molina-Rodríguez","doi":"10.1111/jen.13244","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jen.13244","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Spotted-wing drosophila (SWD), <i>Drosophila suzukii</i> (Matsumura, 1931) (Diptera: Drosophilidae) cause yield losses and important economic impacts in fruits with thin epicarp. In the present study, the combination of powdered sulphur and predators/parasitoids for the control of SWD was analysed. First, the interaction of powered sulphur with <i>Anthocoris nemoralis</i> (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) on infested strawberry fruits and <i>Trichropia drosophilae</i> (Hymenoptera: Diapriidae) on SWD pupae was evaluated. Second, exposure of predators/parasitoids to strawberry leaves with powdered sulphur was also assessed. Additionally, sublethal effects of powdered sulphur on <i>T. drosophilae</i> parasitism were examined. The results show powdered sulphur did not interfere with the activity of <i>A. nemoralis</i> and caused a significant reduction in fruit infestation. In contrast, sulphur affected the activity of <i>T. drosophilae,</i> reducing parasitism when the two agents were combined. Direct exposure to powdered sulphur did not cause significant mortality of <i>A. nemoralis</i> and <i>T. drosophilae</i>. Finally, previous exposure to sulphur did not affect <i>T. drosophilae</i> in terms of parasitism rates and sex ratio. Based on the results obtained herein, sulphur and <i>T. drosophilae</i> impacts on different stages of SWD when they are applied separately. However, the effects of sulphur on <i>T. drosophilae</i> should be taken into account in combination control strategies of SWD.</p>","PeriodicalId":14987,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Entomology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139954986","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Celestino Martínez-Bernal, Venancio Vanoye-Eligio, Maximiliano Vanoye-Eligio, Madai Rosas-Mejía, Julio César Chacón-Hernández, Mario Rocandio-Rodríguez
{"title":"A comparison of adult population fluctuation of Anastrepha pest species between agricultural environments and protected natural areas in northeastern Mexico","authors":"Celestino Martínez-Bernal, Venancio Vanoye-Eligio, Maximiliano Vanoye-Eligio, Madai Rosas-Mejía, Julio César Chacón-Hernández, Mario Rocandio-Rodríguez","doi":"10.1111/jen.13242","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jen.13242","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Fruit fly pestiferous species within the genus <i>Anastrepha</i> Schiner (Diptera: Tephritidae) affect fruit growing in northeastern Mexico, particularly citrus and mango production. Little is known about the population fluctuation of these pests in protected natural areas adjacent to agricultural environments. This study aimed to compare and analyse the temporal profiles of adult populations of <i>Anastrepha</i> pest species inhabiting agricultural zones and a protected natural area. Six years of adult capture data of <i>Anastrepha ludens</i> (Loew), <i>A. obliqua</i> (Macquart), <i>A. striata</i> Schiner and <i>A. serpentina</i> (Wiedemann) were compared and analysed between commercial orchards and fruit tree areas located in the buffer zone of the biosphere reserve “El Cielo”. The analyses were carried out for each of two triennial periods (2008–2010 and 2019–2021). Temporal patterns of the pest populations were characterized, and generalized linear mixed models were used for data analysis. All locations registered the four species, although <i>Anastrepha ludens</i> and <i>A. obliqua</i> represented the highest number of adult captures. Populations of pest species of <i>Anastrepha</i> showed similar fluctuation patterns throughout the year regardless of the location. However, significant differences in the population size were noted between the “El Cielo” reserve and commercial areas. The “El Cielo” reserve and its surroundings captured the highest population levels of the four species. Persistent populations of <i>A. striata</i> and <i>A. serpentina</i> were related to the area under ecological protection. The “El Cielo” reserve is a shelter for the pest species of <i>Anastrepha</i>, which are mainly linked to backyard hosts. We discuss the importance of these findings in the context of an Area-Wide Integrated Pest Management approach and of studying fruit flies' quarantine pests in Mexico's neotropical limits. Practical implications in designing specific phytosanitary measures to suppress or control pest populations are addressed.</p>","PeriodicalId":14987,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Entomology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139954985","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Aphid-induced phytochemicals in Brassica juncea (L.) Czern & Coss. afflicting host preference and bionomics of Lipaphis erysimi (Kaltenbach)","authors":"K. Chandrakumara, Mukesh K. Dhillon, Naveen Singh","doi":"10.1111/jen.13241","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jen.13241","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Bionomics of an insect and metabolic flux of the host plant are important tools to decipher the status of plant resistance against insect species. This study illuminates vital information on aphid-induced levels of phytochemicals in the siliquae of <i>Brassica juncea</i> cultivars and their effect on host selection and population growth parameters of <i>Lipaphis erysimi</i>. The current study unveiled that the siliquae preference, intrinsic rate of increase (<i>r</i>), finite rate of increase (<i>λ</i>), gross reproductive rate (<i>GRR</i>) and net reproductive rate (<i>R</i><sub>0</sub>) were significantly lower on Pusa Mustard 27, DRMR 150-35, RLC 3, NRCHB 101, Pusa Mustard 26 and Pusa Mustard 25. However, the mean generation time (<i>T</i>) and doubling time (<i>DT</i>) of <i>L. erysimi</i> were significantly longer (<i>p</i> < 0.001) in these genotypes. These cultivars were also found with elevated levels of aphid-induced phytochemicals and their associated enzymes, except in a few cases. Total antioxidants, ferric ion reducing antioxidant power, chlorophyll A, total chlorophyll, ascorbate oxidase (AO), catalase, phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL) and myrosinase were found to contribute 49.18–85.30% variation for siliquae preference and bionomics of <i>L. erysimi</i> on the test <i>B. juncea</i> cultivars. The study revealed that phenols, antioxidants, chlorophyll A, chlorophyll B, total carotenoids, AO, ascorbate peroxidase, PAL, tyrosine ammonia lyase and myrosinase had significant and negative direct consequences on the siliquae preference and bionomics, thus can be exploited as biochemical markers to identify sources of resistance against <i>L. erysimi</i>. Furthermore, DRMR 150-35, NRCHB 101, RLC 3, Pusa mustard 26, RH 749 and Pusa Mustard 27 were found with greater aphid-induced defence phytochemicals and detrimental effects on the host selection and bionomics of <i>L. erysimi</i>, thus can be deployed in <i>Brassica</i> improvement program.</p>","PeriodicalId":14987,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Entomology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139954984","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
María José Cavallo, Oscar Eduardo Romero, Lucas Ariel Barros, Liliana Cichón, Silvina Alejandra Garrido, Patricia Alejandra Diez
{"title":"Functional and numerical response and mutual interference of Goniozus legneri (Hymenoptera: Bethylidae) on Cydia pomonella (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae): Its implications for biological control","authors":"María José Cavallo, Oscar Eduardo Romero, Lucas Ariel Barros, Liliana Cichón, Silvina Alejandra Garrido, Patricia Alejandra Diez","doi":"10.1111/jen.13238","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jen.13238","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The functional and numerical response and the potential for mutual interference are key components in the selection of parasitoids for biological control. In this study, functional and numerical responses of <i>Goniozus legneri</i> to different densities of fifth instar <i>Cydia pomonella</i> larvae and mutual interference of this parasitoid were studied under laboratory conditions. Logistic regression was used to find the type of functional response and the result was type II. The attack rate, handling time, the parasitoid searching efficiency and the maximum host mortality rate were estimated by fitting the Holling model to the data. The numerical response of the parasitoid did not vary based on the availability of codling moth larvae. The negative value of the interference coefficient (−0.228) in the mutual interference analysis showed an inverse relationship between parasitoid density and per capita searching efficiency. This suggests that when the density of <i>G. legneri</i> and <i>C. pomonella</i> larvae is equivalent, the parasitoid proves to be more effective in pest control. The findings of this study contribute to increasing the knowledge of <i>G. legneri</i> and its potential as a biocontrol agent.</p>","PeriodicalId":14987,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Entomology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139954980","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Tetraploid wheat (Triticum turgidum) lines from the United States as a source of Hessian fly (Mayetiola destructor) resistance","authors":"Subhashree Subramanyam","doi":"10.1111/jen.13240","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jen.13240","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Deploying resistant wheat cultivars is the most economical and environment-friendly strategy to manage the devastating effects of the dipteran pest, Hessian fly (Hf; <i>Mayetiola destructor</i>). Currently, 37 Hf resistance genes have been identified to combat the 18 Hf genotypes documented so far. However, the Hf populations adapt rapidly to overcome the newly deployed resistance genes within a few years of release resulting in development of virulent Hf biotypes and breakdown of plant resistance. Identification of new and novel sources of resistance offers breeders additional resources that can be included in the breeding programmes to develop elite Hf-resistant cultivars. In the current study, we screened 374 wheat (tetraploid and hexaploid) accessions originating from different regions of the United States and identified three tetraploid (<i>Triticum turgidum</i>) pasta wheat lines, one originating from North Dakota (PI 639869) and two from Minnesota (PI 352398 and CItr 15710) exhibiting ≥95% resistance to Hf biotype L at 20°C. Further, the wheat cultivar PI 352398 showed 100% resistance to six additional Hf genotypes including biotypes B, C, D, O, GP and <i>vH13</i>. The lines PI 639869 and CItr 15710 also showed >70% resistance with most biotypes, except against biotype GP with the former and biotype B with the latter. Interestingly, a few plants from these two cultivars exhibited putative tolerance to these biotypes where the plants showed normal growth but harboured white, live larvae and showed cell permeability that was intermediate in levels between Hf-infested resistant and susceptible wheat. Additionally, since the increase in environmental temperatures to 25–30°C also negatively impacts Hf resistance, the three <i>T. turgidum</i> (PI 639869, PI 352398 and CItr 15710) cultivars were evaluated for Hf resistance at 30°C. None of the wheat cultivars were resistant to Hf biotype L at 30°C indicating a temperature-dependent breakdown of resistance and are therefore not suitable for geographical regions with higher environmental temperatures. Taken together, these three wheat lines represent additional sources of Hf resistance that can be leveraged by breeders for developing durable elite lines.</p>","PeriodicalId":14987,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Entomology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jen.13240","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139956872","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}