Journal of
Entomology and Nematology

  • Abbreviation: J. Entomol. Nematol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9855
  • DOI: 10.5897/JEN
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 139

Full Length Research Paper

Evaluation of the efficiency of Gaeolaelaps aculeifer in control of plant parasitic nematode Tylenchulus semipenetrans under greenhouse conditions

Aazam Salehi*
  • Aazam Salehi*
  • Department of Entomology, College of Agricultural Sciences, Shiraz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran.
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Hadi Ostovan
  • Hadi Ostovan
  • Department of Entomology, College of Agricultural Sciences, Shiraz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran.
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Mohamad Modarresi
  • Mohamad Modarresi
  • Department of Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Persian Gulf University, Bushehr, Iran.
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  •  Received: 08 December 2013
  •  Accepted: 29 April 2014
  •  Published: 30 December 2014

Abstract

Biological control of plant parasitic nematode Tylenchulus semipenetrans was studied under greenhouse conditions. In the present study, the effect of the soil-dwelling predatory mite, Gaeolaelaps aculeifer (Acari: Laelapidae), on the population development of citrus nematode was examined. Compared to the nematode-alone, all mite treatments significantly restricted reproduction of citrus nematode. Nematode population ranged from 126 to 161 J2/100 cm3 soil for the mite-treated plants compared to 398.25 J2/100 cm3 soil for the nematode untreated plant. As a result, G. aculeifer significantly reduced citrus nematode T. semipenetrans populations under greenhouse conditions.
 
Key words: Acari, Biological control, Laelapidae, Predatory mite.
 

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