Agricultural and Biological Sciences
9 months ago

Invasive mites threaten apple trees, prompting urgent action for farmers.

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Behavior and injuries of phytophagous mites on apple trees (Malus domestica: Rosaceae)
Priscila Andrade Rode, Júlia Renata Schneider, Cristina Jardim Cezar Mariano, Ronice Drebel Matthes, Iury Silva de Castro, Noeli Juarez Ferla

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Phytophagous mites can harm apple trees by causing injuries. Researchers studied how different mites affect apple leaves and found that the presence of certain mites and their cues can impact oviposition (egg-laying) by Panonychus ulmi. Leaves with more mites showed more damage, with Tetranychus ludeni identified as a potential cause of injuries. The study suggests monitoring mite infestations to protect apple trees from harm.