ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Semiochemicals
;
kairomones
;
ethylene
;
ethrel
;
Olea europaea
;
olive tree
;
Phloeotribus scarabaeoides
;
Coleoptera
;
Scolytidae
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract In recently pruned olive logs, an increase in ethylene release has been observed between 48 and 72 hr after pruning. The values reached, as well as the duration of ethylene release, varied greatly from one log to another. PioneerPhloeotribus scarabaeoides females have shown a preference for logs in which ethylene emission was higher. In logs treated with ethrel, a significant increase in ethylene emission was observed, together with a greater period of release. Therefore, the use of logs treated with ethrel could be of great importance in the control of this pest of olive trees.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02036188
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