Four Common Insects of Durum Wheat Cultivations in Western Macedonia, Greece
Joint Authors
Vayopoulou, M.
Ipsilandis, C. G.
Giakalis, L.
Deligeorgidis, P. N.
Vardiabasis, A.
Deligeorgidis, N. P.
Sidiropoulos, G.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-02-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The purpose of this study was to monitor population fluctuations of various species of Diptera during the growing season of durum wheat, in years 2009 and 2010.
The most abundant Hymenoptera species was also included in the study as a control species.
The species studied were Cephus pygmaeus, Haplodiplosis marginata, Mayetiola destructor, and Chlorops pumilionis.
Samplings of insects were taken in eight periods to cover the late stages of durum wheat.
Measurements were made every about 100 m in the field, with five wheat plants per sample, from 10 different places.
Total insect individuals on each wheat plant were counted.
Maximum number of individuals per plant reached 6-7 insects, except for C.
pumilionis which showed only 3–5 individuals.
Year X sampling period interaction was also found in some cases, indicating different populations' fluctuations across years.
The relatively low populations found in our study may indicate low level of danger on crop production, but the unstable populations of the most multitudinous insect species H.
marginata and C.
pygmaeus may cover a possible danger, especially for species H.
marginata which, in specific years, can be found in great numbers causing severe damages on wheat crops.
Combination of pests may result in significant damages and a total recording procedure must be practiced.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Deligeorgidis, P. N.& Deligeorgidis, N. P.& Ipsilandis, C. G.& Vardiabasis, A.& Vayopoulou, M.& Giakalis, L.…[et al.]. 2012. Four Common Insects of Durum Wheat Cultivations in Western Macedonia, Greece. ISRN Agronomy،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Deligeorgidis, P. N.…[et al.]. Four Common Insects of Durum Wheat Cultivations in Western Macedonia, Greece. ISRN Agronomy No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Deligeorgidis, P. N.& Deligeorgidis, N. P.& Ipsilandis, C. G.& Vardiabasis, A.& Vayopoulou, M.& Giakalis, L.…[et al.]. Four Common Insects of Durum Wheat Cultivations in Western Macedonia, Greece. ISRN Agronomy. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-497471
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-497471