Incidence of the pink hibiscus mealybug in mango cultivars from Nayarit, Mexico

The incidence of the pink hibiscus mealybug (PHM) Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Green) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) was evaluated in six cultivars of mango grown in Bahía de Banderas state of Nayarit, México. The incidence of the pest was determined by monitoring each developmental stage, first instar ny...

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Autores principales: Rosas-García, Ninfa M., Parra-Bracamonte, Gaspar M.
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Publicado: Instituto de Ecología, A.C. 2011
Acceso en línea:https://azm.ojs.inecol.mx/index.php/azm/article/view/761
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Parra-Bracamonte, Gaspar M.
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description The incidence of the pink hibiscus mealybug (PHM) Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Green) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) was evaluated in six cultivars of mango grown in Bahía de Banderas state of Nayarit, México. The incidence of the pest was determined by monitoring each developmental stage, first instar nymphs or crawlers (N1), second instar nymphs (N2), third instar nymphs (N3), females (F), and ovisacs (O) on Tommy Atkins, Haden, Manila, Ataulfo, Keitt, and Kent cul-tivars. Presence of insects was also determined in three different locations: terminal buds and fruits in trees, as well as surrounding weeds. Results indicated that average monthly incidence of N1 and N2 individuals was higher between January and February, May and June, and August and September, incidence of N3 individuals was also higher between July and August. All developmental stages showed the highest incidence in cultivar Ataulfo. Mean number of N1 and N2 individuals on fruits and weeds did not show significant difference, but mean number of N3 individuals, females and ovisacs on fruits was higher with respect to individuals on buds and weeds. Results suggest an interaction among the developmental stages, cultivars and tree phenology. A preference of the first instars for cultivar Ataulfo was observed, as well as a preference of N3 individuals for fruits. It is important to assess the susceptibility of mango cultivars to PHM attack in order to perform a suitable control to avoid pest dissemination.
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spelling azm-article-7612022-07-12T23:27:26Z Incidence of the pink hibiscus mealybug in mango cultivars from Nayarit, Mexico Incidencia de la cochinilla rosada del hibisco en cultivares de mango de Nayarit, México Rosas-García, Ninfa M. Parra-Bracamonte, Gaspar M. Polyphagous insect monitoring Maconellicoccus hirsutus mango fruit nymphs Insecto polífago monitoreo Maconellicoccus hirsutus fruto de mango ninfas The incidence of the pink hibiscus mealybug (PHM) Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Green) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) was evaluated in six cultivars of mango grown in Bahía de Banderas state of Nayarit, México. The incidence of the pest was determined by monitoring each developmental stage, first instar nymphs or crawlers (N1), second instar nymphs (N2), third instar nymphs (N3), females (F), and ovisacs (O) on Tommy Atkins, Haden, Manila, Ataulfo, Keitt, and Kent cul-tivars. Presence of insects was also determined in three different locations: terminal buds and fruits in trees, as well as surrounding weeds. Results indicated that average monthly incidence of N1 and N2 individuals was higher between January and February, May and June, and August and September, incidence of N3 individuals was also higher between July and August. All developmental stages showed the highest incidence in cultivar Ataulfo. Mean number of N1 and N2 individuals on fruits and weeds did not show significant difference, but mean number of N3 individuals, females and ovisacs on fruits was higher with respect to individuals on buds and weeds. Results suggest an interaction among the developmental stages, cultivars and tree phenology. A preference of the first instars for cultivar Ataulfo was observed, as well as a preference of N3 individuals for fruits. It is important to assess the susceptibility of mango cultivars to PHM attack in order to perform a suitable control to avoid pest dissemination. La incidencia de la cochinilla rosada del hibisco (CRH), Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Green) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) fue evaluada en seis cultivares de mango en producción en Bahía de Banderas estado de Nayarit, México. La presencia de esta plaga fue determinada mediante el monitoreo de cada etapa de desarrollo, ninfas de primer instar o caminantes (N1), ninfas de segundo instar (N2), ninfas de tercer instar (N3), hembras (H) y ovisacos (O) en los cultivares de mango, Tommy Atkins, Haden, Manila, Ataulfo, Keitt, y Kent. Además, la presencia del insecto se determinó en yemas terminales y frutos (en los árboles) y en malezas aledañas. El estudio indicó que la incidencia mensual promedio de individuos N1 y N2 fue mayor entre los meses de enero y febrero, mayo y junio, y agosto y septiembre, mientras que para individuos N3 ocurrió entre julio y agosto. Todas las etapas de desarrollo de la CRH presentaron la mayor incidencia en el cultivar Ataulfo. La media de individuos N1 y N2 en los frutos y en la maleza no mostró diferencia significativa (P>0.05), pero la media de individuos N3, hembras y ovisacos presentes en fruto fue mayor a la media de individuos observados en las yemas terminales y en la maleza. Los resultados sugieren la existencia de una relación entre las diferentes etapas de desarrollo de la plaga, el cultivar y la fenología del árbol, en donde se observa una mayor incidencia de los primeros instares por el cultivar Ataulfo y una mayor incidencia a partir de la etapa N3 por el fruto. Es importante conocer la susceptibilidad de los cultivares de mango al ataque de la CRH para poder ejercer un manejo que evite la diseminación de la plaga.  Instituto de Ecología, A.C. 2011-08-15 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Original articles Artículos originales application/pdf https://azm.ojs.inecol.mx/index.php/azm/article/view/761 10.21829/azm.2011.272761 ACTA ZOOLÓGICA MEXICANA (N.S.); Vol. 27 No. 2 (2011); 407-418 ACTA ZOOLÓGICA MEXICANA (N.S.); Vol. 27 Núm. 2 (2011); 407-418 2448-8445 0065-1737 spa https://azm.ojs.inecol.mx/index.php/azm/article/view/761/928 Derechos de autor 2011 ACTA ZOOLÓGICA MEXICANA (N.S.) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
spellingShingle Rosas-García, Ninfa M.
Parra-Bracamonte, Gaspar M.
Incidence of the pink hibiscus mealybug in mango cultivars from Nayarit, Mexico
title Incidence of the pink hibiscus mealybug in mango cultivars from Nayarit, Mexico
title_full Incidence of the pink hibiscus mealybug in mango cultivars from Nayarit, Mexico
title_fullStr Incidence of the pink hibiscus mealybug in mango cultivars from Nayarit, Mexico
title_full_unstemmed Incidence of the pink hibiscus mealybug in mango cultivars from Nayarit, Mexico
title_short Incidence of the pink hibiscus mealybug in mango cultivars from Nayarit, Mexico
title_sort incidence of the pink hibiscus mealybug in mango cultivars from nayarit, mexico
url https://azm.ojs.inecol.mx/index.php/azm/article/view/761
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