A5064481684- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Research on scale insects
- Entomological Studies and Ecology
- Insect behavior and control techniques
- Hemiptera Insect Studies
- Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny
- Coleoptera: Cerambycidae studies
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Botanical Research and Applications
- Plant and Fungal Interactions Research
- Insect Resistance and Genetics
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
- Biological Control of Invasive Species
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Chemical synthesis and alkaloids
- Tree-ring climate responses
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Toxin Mechanisms and Immunotoxins
Agricultural Research Organization
2013-2023
Institute of Entomology
2019
Ceragon (Israel)
2012
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
1997
Bar-Ilan University
1994
National Library of Israel
1992
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
1992
The invasive Asian ambrosia beetle Euwallacea sp. (Coleoptera, Scolytinae, Xyleborini) and a novel Fusarium that it farms in its galleries as source of nutrition causes serious damage to more than 20 species live trees pose threat avocado production (Persea americana) Israel California. Adult female beetles are equipped with mandibular mycangia which fungal symbiont is transported within from the natal galleries. Damage caused xylem associated disease symptoms include sugar or gum exudates,...
Abstract The ambrosia beetle morphologically identified as E uwallacea fornicatus consists of several cryptic species that exhibit large differences in the DNA sequences nuclear and mitochondrial gene regions. Based on these differences, we suggest there are at least three different each with distinct phylogeography. Members this complex have invaded many areas outside their native range cause substantial damage to both agriculture (avocado particular) other tree species. Three USA : two C...
Abstract Phylogeographic structure of the eastern pine processionary moth Thaumetopoea wilkinsoni was explored in this study by means nested clade phylogeographic analyses COI and COII sequences mitochondrial DNA Bayesian estimates divergence times. Intraspecific relationships were inferred hypotheses tested to understand historical spread patterns spatial distribution genetic variation. Analyses revealed that all T. structured three clades, which associated with two major biogeographic...
This study examined the polyphagous shot hole borer (PSHB) Euwallacea fornicatus (Coleoptera; Scolytinae) native to Southeast Asia and concentrated on its wide host range in two of invaded areas, California Israel. Among 583 tree species, 55.9% were characterized as “non-reproductive hosts” only 13.8% “reproductive hosts,” suitable for E. reproduction. Families that included ≥20 species genera with ≥10 considered further analysis. The highest percentage reproduction was obtained Salicaceae...
Abstract The vine mealybug (VM), Planococcus ficus (Signoret), is a worldwide pest and affects mainly grapevine figs. In Israel, (S)‐lavandulyl senecioate [(S)‐LS] isovalerate [(S)‐LI] were identified from VM reared for several generations on potato sprouts, when compared with the identification of only (S)‐LS feral females. Racemic lavandulyl (LS) can be used fieldwork because unnatural enantiomer benign does not affect activity pheromone. Lures loaded 200 μ g LS remained active 24 weeks...
The physiological age of adult males seven mealybug species was measured in relation to the elongation male pair waxy caudal filaments. These filaments begin emerge after eclosion and reached their maximum length from 29.4-46.6 h. studied were divided into three groups, expressed as percentages total length. Attraction a sex pheromone source significantly higher oldest group (maximum growth) compared with youngest one. Only copulated successfully; few younger tested displayed 'courtship'...
Exotic diseases and pests of trees have caused continental-scale disturbances in forest ecosystems industries, their invasions are considered largely unpredictable. We tested the concept preinvasion assessment not yet invasive organisms, which enables empirical risk potential invasion impact. Our example assesses fungi associated with Old World bark ambrosia beetles to impact North American trees. selected 55 Asian European scolytine beetle species using host use, economic, regulatory...