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Spider Mite and Bacteria Presence in Cotton Fields
Jim Crocker
18th July, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study in Aydin province, Türkiye, found spider mites in 89% of cotton fields
- The red form of Tetranychus urticae and Tetranychus turkestani were the most common species, making up 57.1% and 39.3% of the population, respectively
- Wolbachia and Rickettsia bacteria were found in the spider mites, which may contribute to pesticide resistance
AgricultureEnvironmentAnimal Science
References
Main Study
1) Prevalence of Tetranychus urticae Koch and T. turkestani (Ugarov & Nikolskii) (Acari: Tetranychidae) and their endosymbiotic bacteria in cotton fields of Aydin, Türkiye
Published 17th July, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12600-024-01179-x
Related Studies
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