Publications by authors named "Rapucel Tonantzin Quetzalli Heinz-Castro"
The quality of the host plant affects the life history parameters of tetranychid mites. The biology and fertility life tables of on five host plants (, , var. , , and ) were assessed under laboratory conditions at 28 ± 1 °C and 70-80% relative humidity (RH) with a photoperiod of 12:12 h (L:D).
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- Avocado bronze mite (ABM) is a significant pest for avocado crops, causing severe damage through defoliation and fruit loss, highlighting the need for alternative control methods beyond agrochemicals.
- Research investigated various concentrations of ethanolic powdered leaf extract to assess its effect on adult female ABM, revealing that while it did not cause mortality, it significantly reduced egg-laying and growth rate of the mites.
- Higher concentrations of the extract correlated with decreased feeding damage on plants, suggesting its potential as a natural pest control measure.
At least 59 maize races ( L.) have been registered in Mexico. The feeding damage caused by insects and mites to maize crops generates up to ~30% of maize yield losses.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTetranychidae family is a major group of mites causing serious damage in agricultural, vegetable and ornamental crops. Avocado bronze mite (ABM), Hirst (Acari: Tetranychidae) causes major crop damage, defoliation and fruit abortion. At present, the control of this mite depends mainly on agrochemicals.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Tetranychidae family includes mites causing severe damage to agricultural fields. The red spider mite, Boudreaux (Acari: Tetranychidae), causes severe damage to several plant species grown as cash crops. Current red spider mite control depends mainly on chemical insecticides.
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