Search Results - "Integrated Control of Citrus Pests in the Mediterranean Region"

Tephritidae by Delrio, Gavino, Cocco, Arturo

“…Two tephritid species are important pests of citrus in the Mediterranean Region. The Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), is widely…”
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Natural Enemies by Vacante, Vincenzo, Peter Bonsignore, Carmelo

“…The major natural enemies of the citrus pests in the Mediterranean Region are briefly presented. The complexity of the topic has led to a simplification of the…”
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Diaspididae by Gerson, Uri

“…The Diaspididae, like all Coccoidea (Hemiptera), feed on plants and may at times become pests. Nine species are important pests of citrus in the Mediterranean…”
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Aphididae by Uygun, Nedim, Hermoso de Mendoza, Alfonso, Baspinar, Huseyin

“…The Aphididae, or aphids, is a large family of nearly 4000 small and soft-bodied insects in the superfamily Aphidoidea. More than 25 aphid species have been…”
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Identification of the Important Groups of Citrus Pests in the Mediterranean Region by Gerson, Uri, Vacante, Vincenzo

“…The correct identification of pest species is a prerequisite for the implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs. Towards this aim a key is…”
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Aleyrodidae by Uygun, Nedim, Argov, Yael, Porcelli, Francesco, Baspinar, Huseyin

“…The adults of the Aleyrodidae (whiteflies) are small winged insects usually yellow-white in colour; some species bear grey marks on the wings or are darker,…”
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Coccidae by Kapranas, Apostolos

“…Soft scale insects (Hemiptera: Coccidae) are important citrus pests. They are sessile insects that damage citrus by sucking plant sap, thus reducing plant…”
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Conclusions by Gerson, Uri, Vacante, Vincenzo

“…In this concluding Chapter we discuss the importance of several basic steps that can optimize the outcome of a citrus IPM program. In particular, we treat the…”
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Gracillariidae, Yponomeutidae and Pyralidae by Argov, Yael, Gerson, Uri

“…Four species of moths are harmful to citrus in the Mediterranean Region. They are assigned to the families Gracillariidae (Phyllocnistis citrella Stainton),…”
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Cicadellidae by Baspinar, Huseyin, Uygun, Nedim, Hermoso De Mendoza, Alfonso

“…The large hemipteran family Cicadellidae, or leafhoppers, has more than 2300 species described in 338 genera in the Palearctic region. Many are world-wide…”
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List of Contributors by Vacante, Vincenzo, Gerson, Uri

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Preface by Vacante, Vincenzo, Gerson, Uri

“…Citrus originated from Southeast Asia, whence over the centuries it gradually spread to various regions of the world by human migrations and trade. During the…”
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Index by Vacante, Vincenzo, Gerson, Uri

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Acari by Gerson, Uri, Vacante, Vincenzo

“…Eleven mite (Acari) species in four families are serious pests of citrus in the Mediterranean Region. These include Aceria sheldoni (Ewing), Phyllocoptruta…”
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Pseudococcidae and Monophlebidae by Kapranas, Apostolos, Peri, Ezio

“…The families Pseudococcidae (mealybugs) and Monophlebidae include small scale insects (Coccoidea: Hemiptera) that suck out plant sap. The bodies of young…”
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The Citrus in the Mediterranean Region by Inglese, Paolo, Pensabene Bellavia, Giovanni

“…The origin and spread of citrus in the Mediterranean Region are briefly discussed, together with the fundamental characteristics of the main species, cultivars…”
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Implementation of IPM in Citriculture by Vacante, Vincenzo, Peter Bonsignore, Carmelo

“…In this chapter the goals of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) are discussed, along with the steps necessary for their implementation in citriculture. Pest…”
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Thripidae by Marullo, Rita, De Grazia, Alessandra

“…Eleven Thysanoptera (thrips) species, all included in the family Thripidae, are listed as pests on citrus in the Mediterranean region, and a diagnostic…”
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Chapter 01

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Chapter 05

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