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Curry leaf smells better than citrus to females of Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae)

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Author(s):
Beloti, V. H. ; Santos, F. ; Alves, G. R. ; Bento, J. M. S. ; Yamamoto, P. T.
Total Authors: 5
Document type: Journal article
Source: ARTHROPOD-PLANT INTERACTIONS; v. 11, n. 5, p. 709-716, OCT 2017.
Web of Science Citations: 6
Abstract

The Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) Diaphorina citri Kuwayama has a host range of about 20 species of the family Rutaceae, including Citrus spp. However, few studies have reported on its host preference. This study evaluated the host-choice behavior of ACP in curry leaf (Murraya koenigii L.), through free-choice test and bioassays with a type `Y' olfactometer, and also characterized the volatiles involved in attracting the ACP. In the free-choice test, the number of adults per plant on curry leaf was higher than the number on citrus plants. When the ACP was tested in the olfactometer, the females showed preference for curry leaf over citrus plants. Sixteen volatile compounds were identified in citrus and curry leaves. Qualitative and quantitative differences in the compounds released by citrus and curry leaves were determined. The volatiles present in these hosts may play an important role in the attraction of D. citri. With this information, further studies should be done to develop new management strategies for the ACP. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 08/57701-2 - Technological bases for identification, synthesis and use of semiochemicals in agriculture
Grantee:José Roberto Postali Parra
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
FAPESP's process: 13/25157-0 - The use of Murraya koenigii as trap crop for the management of the psyllid Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Liviidae) and its effect on incidence of Huanglongbing (HLB) in citrus orchards
Grantee:Vitor Hugo Beloti
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate