Publications by authors named "Aloyseia Cristina da Silva Noronha"
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- The study aimed to assess the diversity and distribution of mite species on native and cultivated açaí palms in two Pará municipalities, focusing on seasonal variations between dry and rainy seasons.
- A total of 2069 mites representing 28 families were identified, with Phytoseiidae being the most common; the rainy season yielded a higher number of samples compared to the dry season, despite greater species richness being recorded during the dry period.
- Results indicated that cultivated açaí palms had a higher abundance of mites, while native palms displayed slightly more species richness, highlighting the Amazon's potential for biological control applications through predatory mites.
The objective of the present research is to study the reproductive compatibility between populations of predatory mites previously identified as Euseius concordis (Chant) based on morphological characteristics. Colonies of these mite populations were established in the lab with specimens collected from different localities and host plants. Reproductive compatibility was evaluated through crosses and backcrosses within and between populations and the subsequent observation of females' oviposition, over a period of 10 days.
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