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The common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is an important leguminous crop providing low-cost protein in developing countries worldwide. Insect pests are the main threats to common bean production, and this article focuses on the soybean looper (SL) Chrysodeixis includens (Walker, 1858) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), which feeds on leaves and pods. The recurrent use of synthetic chemicals may lead to pest resistance. Genetically resistant plants may diminish their use. Thus, the objective was to study common bean genotypes' resistance toward SL. The plants were grown in greenhouse conditions. The biology, fertility life table, oviposition preference and free-choice feeding preference were analyzed. Phenol and flavonoid content were assessed in leaves using a biology assay. Uirapuru genotype negatively affected C. includens biology and reproduction. Tangará genotype favored these parameters. Genotypes Quero-Quero, Nhambu, Corujinha, Andorinha, ANFC 9, Siriri, BRS Radiante and Verdão were more attractive for third-instar larvae. Negative correlations between phenolic and flavonoid compounds with survival rate (from egg to adult) rate were found. Common bean genotypes with dark leaves are less preferred for oviposition.
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The cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) crop is relevant for human livelihoods, particularly in poorer regions. It is consumed fresh or as industrialized flour, and the roots and aerial parts are also used to feed livestock. Pests may limit cassava production, which may endanger food security due to the socioeconomic importance of the crop. Reports of the occurrence of three insect guilds, lace bugs, shoot flies, and whiteflies have been recorded in Paraná State, Brazil, but the distinct species and their distribution are yet to be determined. This lack of information limits the development of strategies to mitigate pest damage. Surveys were conducted in 39 counties (four farms per county) distributed throughout the state that encompass the various socioeconomic regions. The collected material was properly packed and sent to the laboratory for identification, and the following species were identified: lace bugs Vatiga illudens Drake, 1922 and Vatiga manihotae Drake, 1922 (both Hemiptera: Tingidae); whiteflies Bemisia tuberculata (Bondar, 1923) and Aleurothrixus aepim (Goeldi, 1886) (both Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), and the cassava shoot fly Neosilba perezi Romero & Ruppel, 1973 (Diptera: Lonchaeidae) in Paraná State. Lace bugs were not found in the samples in the eastern and southern portions of the state. V. illudens was more widespread than V. manihotae. The whitefly A. aepim was not observed in three counties (eastern, southern, and central regions), whereas B. tuberculata and the cassava shoot fly were found in all regions sampled in Paraná State. Suggestions for future investigations of pest management are proposed.(AU)
A cultura da mandioca é relevante para o sustento humano principalmente para regiões pobres, seu consumo ocorre na forma in natura ou como farinha industrializada. Raízes e parte aérea são também utilizadas para criação animal. As pragas podem limitar a produção de mandioca, o que pode ameaçar a segurança alimentar pela importância sócio-econômica da cultura. Registros da ocorrência de três guildas de insetos: percevejos-de-renda, moscas-do-broto e moscas-brancas são recorrentes no Estado do Paraná, mas quais espécies e a sua distribuição ainda não foram amplamente determinadas. A falta de informação limita o desenvolvimento de estratégias para mitigar eventuais danos ocasionados pelas pragas. Assim, levantamentos foram feitos em 39 cidades (quatro campos por cidade) distribuídas por todo o estado englobando as regiões sócio-econômicas. O material coletado foi devidamente acondicionado e enviado ao laboratório para identificação, determinando-se as seguintes espécies: os percevejos-de-renda Vatiga illudens Drake, 1922 e Vatiga manihotae Drake, 1922 (ambos Hemiptera: Tingidae), as moscas-brancas Bemisia tuberculata (Bondar, 1923) e Aleurothrixus aepim (Goeldi, 1886) (ambos Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) e a mosca-do-broto da mandioca Neosilba perezi Romero & Ruppel, 1973 (Diptera: Lonchaeidae) no Paraná. Os percevejos-de-renda não foram encontrados nas amostras das regiões leste e sul do Estado. A maior distribuição espacial ocorre para-V. illudens em relação a V. manihotae. A mosca-branca A. aepim não foi encontrada em três municípios do estado (leste, sul e região central), enquanto B. tuberculata e a moscado-broto foram encontradas em todas as regiões amostradas no Paraná. Sugestões para futuras pesquisas são apresentadas.(AU)