Influence of variety on the withinplant distribution of cassava green spider mite (Acari: Tetranychidae), and leaf anatomical characteristics and chemical components in relation to varietal resistance

The within-plant distribution of the cassava green spider mite, Mononychellus tanajoa Bondar, and the anatomical characteristics and the chemical components relating to varietal resistance of cassava, were studied using 11 cassava genotypes with varying levels of resistance for two dry seasons and o...

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Autores principales: Nukenine, E., Hassan, A., Dixon, A.
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Informa UK Limited 2000
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/92649
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author Nukenine, E.
Hassan, A.
Dixon, A.
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Hassan, A.
Nukenine, E.
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Hassan, A.
Dixon, A.
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description The within-plant distribution of the cassava green spider mite, Mononychellus tanajoa Bondar, and the anatomical characteristics and the chemical components relating to varietal resistance of cassava, were studied using 11 cassava genotypes with varying levels of resistance for two dry seasons and one wet season. The results show that M. tanajoa aggregates on the top leaves of cassava at low levels of resistance as compared with a more even within-plant distribution at higher levels of resistance. Thus, for accurate sampling of mite populations, it might be important to consider young and old leaves, not just the young leaves, in fields containing resistant and susceptible cassava genotypes. Correlations between the anatomical characteristics and mite population density and damage scores were not consistent across months, either within or over seasons. This suggests that leaf anatomical characteristics may not be important in the varietal resistance of cassava to M. tanajoa. During the dry season, mite population density was positively correlated with leaf nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus and negatively correlated with leaf calcium and fat. Only calcium was negatively associated with mite damage at the peak of the dry season (January 1993 and 1994). Breeding cassava genotypes with high levels of leaf calcium and fat, and low levels of leaf nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus, may improve the level of resistance to M. tanajoa.
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spelling CGSpace926492024-05-15T05:11:19Z Influence of variety on the withinplant distribution of cassava green spider mite (Acari: Tetranychidae), and leaf anatomical characteristics and chemical components in relation to varietal resistance Nukenine, E. Hassan, A. Dixon, A. mononychellus tanajoa cassava within-plant distribution anatomical characteristics chemical components The within-plant distribution of the cassava green spider mite, Mononychellus tanajoa Bondar, and the anatomical characteristics and the chemical components relating to varietal resistance of cassava, were studied using 11 cassava genotypes with varying levels of resistance for two dry seasons and one wet season. The results show that M. tanajoa aggregates on the top leaves of cassava at low levels of resistance as compared with a more even within-plant distribution at higher levels of resistance. Thus, for accurate sampling of mite populations, it might be important to consider young and old leaves, not just the young leaves, in fields containing resistant and susceptible cassava genotypes. Correlations between the anatomical characteristics and mite population density and damage scores were not consistent across months, either within or over seasons. This suggests that leaf anatomical characteristics may not be important in the varietal resistance of cassava to M. tanajoa. During the dry season, mite population density was positively correlated with leaf nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus and negatively correlated with leaf calcium and fat. Only calcium was negatively associated with mite damage at the peak of the dry season (January 1993 and 1994). Breeding cassava genotypes with high levels of leaf calcium and fat, and low levels of leaf nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus, may improve the level of resistance to M. tanajoa. 2000-01 2018-05-17T09:02:58Z 2018-05-17T09:02:58Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/92649 en Limited Access Informa UK Limited Nukenine, E., Hassan, A. & Dixon, A. (2000). Influence of variety on the within-plant distribution of cassava green spider mite (Acari: Tetranychidae), and leaf anatomical characteristics and chemical components in relation to varietal resistance. International Journal of Pest Management, 46(3), 177-186.
spellingShingle mononychellus tanajoa
cassava
within-plant distribution
anatomical characteristics
chemical components
Nukenine, E.
Hassan, A.
Dixon, A.
Influence of variety on the withinplant distribution of cassava green spider mite (Acari: Tetranychidae), and leaf anatomical characteristics and chemical components in relation to varietal resistance
title Influence of variety on the withinplant distribution of cassava green spider mite (Acari: Tetranychidae), and leaf anatomical characteristics and chemical components in relation to varietal resistance
title_full Influence of variety on the withinplant distribution of cassava green spider mite (Acari: Tetranychidae), and leaf anatomical characteristics and chemical components in relation to varietal resistance
title_fullStr Influence of variety on the withinplant distribution of cassava green spider mite (Acari: Tetranychidae), and leaf anatomical characteristics and chemical components in relation to varietal resistance
title_full_unstemmed Influence of variety on the withinplant distribution of cassava green spider mite (Acari: Tetranychidae), and leaf anatomical characteristics and chemical components in relation to varietal resistance
title_short Influence of variety on the withinplant distribution of cassava green spider mite (Acari: Tetranychidae), and leaf anatomical characteristics and chemical components in relation to varietal resistance
title_sort influence of variety on the withinplant distribution of cassava green spider mite acari tetranychidae and leaf anatomical characteristics and chemical components in relation to varietal resistance
topic mononychellus tanajoa
cassava
within-plant distribution
anatomical characteristics
chemical components
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/92649
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