The push–pull strategy for citrus psyllid control |
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| Authors: | Huaxue Yan Jiwu Zeng Guangyan Zhong |
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| Institution: | 1. Institute of Fruit Tree Research, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, China;2. Key Laboratory of South Subtropical Fruit Biology and Genetic Resource Utilisation, Ministry of Agriculture, Guangzhou, China;3. Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Tree Research, Guangzhou, China |
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| Abstract: | The Asian citrus psyllid (ACP), Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Psyllidae), is the only natural vector of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus that causes citrus huanglongbing (HLB), a most destructive disease of citrus. Currently, no remedial therapy exists for the disease, and so effective control of ACP is very important in curbing the transmission of the disease. The push–pull strategy should be thoroughly explored as an approach to ACP management. This mini‐review summarises the current progress towards more effective repellent and attractant chemicals through investigating known repellent and attractive plants. Interactions between ACP and its host plants are also addressed, with emphasis on the possible involvement of the host biochemicals in attracting the insect. Potential ways to increase the effectiveness of the pull–push strategy are briefly discussed. It is expected that the pull–push strategy will be gradually developed following more extensive research. © 2014 Society of Chemical Industry |
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| Keywords: | citrus psyllid attractant repellent push– pull strategy |
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