What's "cool" on eriophyoid mites?
Fundamental knowledge on the morphology, biology, ecology, and economic importance of Eriophyoidea has been exhaustively compiled by Lindquist et al. (Eriophyoid mites--their biology, natural enemies and control; Elsevier, 1996). Since that time, the number of recognized species and the economic importance of the taxon have increased substantially. The aim of this paper is to analyze and briefly review new findings from eriophyoid mites' literature after Lindquist et al. book, stressing persistent gaps and needs. Much recent attention has been given to sampling and detection, taxonomy and systematics, faunistic surveys, internal morphology, rearing techniques, biological and ecological aspects, biomolecular studies, and virus vectoring. Recommendations are made for integrating research and promoting broader dissemination of data among specialists and non-specialists.
de Lillo
Enrico
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Department of Biology and Chemistry of Agro-Forestry and Environment (Di.B.C.A.), Entomological and Zoological Section, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Bari, via Amendola, 165/A, 70126 Bari, Italy. delillo@agr.uniba.it
Skoracka
Anna
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D000818:Animals; D006790:Host-Parasite Interactions; D007303:Insect Vectors / Q000145:classification / Q000235:genetics / Q000254:growth & development / Q000502:physiology*; D008924:Mite Infestations / Q000517:prevention & control; D008925:Mites / Q000145:classification / Q000235:genetics / Q000254:growth & development / Q000502:physiology*; D010935:Plant Diseases / Q000469:parasitology*