Population fluctuation of Melanagromyza sojae (Diptera: Agromyzidae) on chickpea and soybean crops and update of its geographical distribution in Argentina

Melanagromyza sojae, the soybean stem fly (Zehntner) (Diptera: Agromyzidae), is a new pest in soybean and chickpea crops in South America. The objective of this study was to determine population fluctuations of M. sojae in both crops using adults caught in yellow sticky traps and by sampling injured...

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Main Authors: Augusto S. Casmuz, Martin A. Vera, Lourdes L. Suarez, Jerson C. Guedes, Gerardo Gastaminza, Maria G. Murua
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Published: Polish Academy of Sciences 2024-12-01
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author Augusto S. Casmuz
Martin A. Vera
Lourdes L. Suarez
Jerson C. Guedes
Gerardo Gastaminza
Maria G. Murua
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description Melanagromyza sojae, the soybean stem fly (Zehntner) (Diptera: Agromyzidae), is a new pest in soybean and chickpea crops in South America. The objective of this study was to determine population fluctuations of M. sojae in both crops using adults caught in yellow sticky traps and by sampling injured plants. Additionally, an update of its geographical distribution in Argentina is provided. Adults of this species were collected for multiple years and during the cycles of both soybean and chickpea crops, on volunteer soybean plants, and during periods when the crops were not present. Injuries caused by M. sojae occurred throughout the growing period of chickpea and the reproductive stages of soybean. The highest infestation level was registered in chickpea crops. Regarding the distribution of M. sojae, we have reported Medicago sativa, Vigna radiata, Mellilothus sp., Helianthus annuus, Carthamus tinctorius, Heliotropium sp., Glandularia sp., and Parthenium sp. for the first time as new host plants in Argentina. The presence of M. sojae in Chaco province (Argentina) was also reported for the first time. Finally, the highest percentage of infestation registered in chickpea crops shows that M. sojae is a pest in chickpea-growing areas in Argentina where this pest is widely distributed. It is of vital importance to develop effective control methods, to research and recommend efficient management strategies and control methods for M. sojae in chickpea.
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spelling doaj-art-50f78b3ce08e4144a8c7c45448b38a4b2025-01-10T14:11:06ZengPolish Academy of SciencesJournal of Plant Protection Research1427-43451899-007X2024-12-01vol. 64No 4https://doi.org/10.24425/jppr.2024.152884Population fluctuation of Melanagromyza sojae (Diptera: Agromyzidae) on chickpea and soybean crops and update of its geographical distribution in ArgentinaAugusto S. Casmuz0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8390-5758Martin A. Vera1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5894-8203Lourdes L. Suarez2Jerson C. Guedes3Gerardo Gastaminza4https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1316-1834Maria G. Murua5Seccion of Agricultural Zoology, Estación Experimental Agroindustrial Obispo Colombres (EEAOC), 4101, Las Talitas, ArgentinaSeccion of Agricultural Zoology, Estación Experimental Agroindustrial Obispo Colombres (EEAOC), 4101, Las Talitas, ArgentinaSeccion of Agricultural Zoology, Estación Experimental Agroindustrial Obispo Colombres (EEAOC), 4101, Las Talitas, ArgentinaDepartment of Phytosanitary Defense, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, BrazilSeccion of Agricultural Zoology, Estación Experimental Agroindustrial Obispo Colombres (EEAOC), 4101, Las Talitas, ArgentinaInstitute of Bioprospección y Fisiología Vegetal (INBIOFIV) (CONICET-UNT), 4000, San Miguel de Tucumán, ArgentinaMelanagromyza sojae, the soybean stem fly (Zehntner) (Diptera: Agromyzidae), is a new pest in soybean and chickpea crops in South America. The objective of this study was to determine population fluctuations of M. sojae in both crops using adults caught in yellow sticky traps and by sampling injured plants. Additionally, an update of its geographical distribution in Argentina is provided. Adults of this species were collected for multiple years and during the cycles of both soybean and chickpea crops, on volunteer soybean plants, and during periods when the crops were not present. Injuries caused by M. sojae occurred throughout the growing period of chickpea and the reproductive stages of soybean. The highest infestation level was registered in chickpea crops. Regarding the distribution of M. sojae, we have reported Medicago sativa, Vigna radiata, Mellilothus sp., Helianthus annuus, Carthamus tinctorius, Heliotropium sp., Glandularia sp., and Parthenium sp. for the first time as new host plants in Argentina. The presence of M. sojae in Chaco province (Argentina) was also reported for the first time. Finally, the highest percentage of infestation registered in chickpea crops shows that M. sojae is a pest in chickpea-growing areas in Argentina where this pest is widely distributed. It is of vital importance to develop effective control methods, to research and recommend efficient management strategies and control methods for M. sojae in chickpea.https://journals.pan.pl/Content/133867/PDF/OA_JPPR_64_4_1949_Casmuz.pdfbases for ipminvasive pest expansionnew host plantssoybean stem flyyellow sticky traps
spellingShingle Augusto S. Casmuz
Martin A. Vera
Lourdes L. Suarez
Jerson C. Guedes
Gerardo Gastaminza
Maria G. Murua
Population fluctuation of Melanagromyza sojae (Diptera: Agromyzidae) on chickpea and soybean crops and update of its geographical distribution in Argentina
Journal of Plant Protection Research
bases for ipm
invasive pest expansion
new host plants
soybean stem fly
yellow sticky traps
title Population fluctuation of Melanagromyza sojae (Diptera: Agromyzidae) on chickpea and soybean crops and update of its geographical distribution in Argentina
title_full Population fluctuation of Melanagromyza sojae (Diptera: Agromyzidae) on chickpea and soybean crops and update of its geographical distribution in Argentina
title_fullStr Population fluctuation of Melanagromyza sojae (Diptera: Agromyzidae) on chickpea and soybean crops and update of its geographical distribution in Argentina
title_full_unstemmed Population fluctuation of Melanagromyza sojae (Diptera: Agromyzidae) on chickpea and soybean crops and update of its geographical distribution in Argentina
title_short Population fluctuation of Melanagromyza sojae (Diptera: Agromyzidae) on chickpea and soybean crops and update of its geographical distribution in Argentina
title_sort population fluctuation of melanagromyza sojae diptera agromyzidae on chickpea and soybean crops and update of its geographical distribution in argentina
topic bases for ipm
invasive pest expansion
new host plants
soybean stem fly
yellow sticky traps
url https://journals.pan.pl/Content/133867/PDF/OA_JPPR_64_4_1949_Casmuz.pdf
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