Titolo | The host range and impact of Aceria angustifoliae (Eriophyidae), a potential biological control agent against Russian olive, Elaeagnus angustifoliae (Elaeagnaceae) in North America |
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Tipo di pubblicazione | Articolo su Rivista peer-reviewed |
Anno di Pubblicazione | 2019 |
Autori | Weyl, P., Asadi G.A., Cristofaro M., Vidović B., Petanović R., Marini F., and Schaffner U. |
Rivista | Biocontrol Science and Technology |
Volume | 30 |
Paginazione | 85-92 |
ISSN | 09583157 |
Parole chiave | Acari, Aceria, Elaeagnaceae, Elaeagnus, Elaeagnus angustifolia, Eriophyidae |
Abstract | Russian Olive, Elaeagnus angustifolia was introduced into North America primarily as a wind break and shade tree. Today it is listed as a noxious weed in the U.S. and Canada. During field surveys in the native range, the eriophyid mite, Aceria angustifoliae was identified as a promising biological control agent. Results from no-choice and open-field tests suggest that this is a highly specialized herbivore and that the risk to non-target plants in North America is negligible. The impact study revealed significant reductions in fruit set, which will likely translate to a reduction in long-distance dispersal in the invaded range. © 2019, © 2019 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. |
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URL | https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85074022593&doi=10.1080%2f09583157.2019.1675144&partnerID=40&md5=610e1c6b2e270f273a5753b4bf19a83b |
DOI | 10.1080/09583157.2019.1675144 |
Citation Key | Weyl2019 |