Influence of Sun and Shade Conditions on Gratiana boliviana (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) Abundance and Feeding Activity on Tropical Soda Apple (Solanaceae) Under Field Conditions

Tropical soda apple is a perennial invasive weed species that has become a serious problem in both agricultural and natural areas of the southeastern United States. A field survey was conducted at a ranch in Madison County, Florida, to assess the effect of sun and shade conditions on the abundance a...

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Published inThe Florida entomologist Vol. 99; no. 3; pp. 552 - 554
Main Authors Kariuki, Eutychus M, Hix, Raymond L, Hight, Stephen D, Reitz, Stuart R, Kairo, Moses T. K
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Lutz Florida Entomological Society 01.09.2016
Subjects
Agriculture
Beetles
biological control
Carbon
Chrysomelidae
Coleoptera
control biológico
especie de maleza invasora
Forest canopy
Freshwater
Herbivores
Hypotheses
Infestation
insect herbivory
Insect larvae
insecto herbivoro
Insects
invasive species
Malus
Phytophagous insects
Plants
Ranches
SCIENTIFIC NOTES
Solanaceae
Solanum viarum
Sun
Sunlight
Trees
Weeds
Florida
ASW, USA, Florida
USA, Southeast
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Summary:Tropical soda apple is a perennial invasive weed species that has become a serious problem in both agricultural and natural areas of the southeastern United States. A field survey was conducted at a ranch in Madison County, Florida, to assess the effect of sun and shade conditions on the abundance and feeding activity of Gratiana boliviana Spaeth (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) on tropical soda apple. The results revealed that beetle abundance and their feeding damage were greater on plants growing in full sun exposure than on plants growing in shaded habitat.
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ISSN:0015-4040
1938-5102
DOI:10.1653/024.099.0334