Damage potential of an introduced biological control agent Agonosoma trilineatum (F.) on bellyache bush (Jatropha gossypiifolia L.)

Bebawi, F. F.; Lockett, C.J.; Davis, K. M.; Lukitsch, Bertrand V.

doi:10.1016/j.biocontrol.2007.03.007

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“…The use of biological control agents to manage J. gossypiifolia infestations has shown moderate to high success and suitability for application in many areas around the world (Bebawi et al, 2007a;Dhileepan et al, 2014;Heard et al, 2012;Snow et al, 2016;Taylor et al, 2017) (Table 3). Research has shown that the biological agent Agonosoma trilineatum (Jewel bug) has the potential to reduce J.…”

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“…Research shows that J. gossypiifolia can reduce the proportional thickness of its leaves and close its stomata in response to changing climatic conditions, which is likely a key attribute allowing the species to survive across a range of climatic regions or in periods of extreme weather patterns such as drought (Rengifo et al, 2002;Tezara et al, 1998). Previous research and attempts to control J. gossypiifolia have been focused on biological control (Bebawi et al, 2007a;Dhileepan et al, 2014;Heard et al, 2012;Snow et al, 2016;Taylor et al, 2017), creating competitive pastures (Bebawi et al, 2013), fire management (Bebawi and Campbell, 2002a;Bebawi and Campbell, 2002c;Guterres Ada et al, 2008), herbicide application (Bebawi et al, 2011;Chadhokar, 1978;Csurhes, 1999;Pitt and Miller, 1991;Vitelli and Madigan, 2002;Vitelli et al, 1988) and mechanical control (Bebawi and Campbell, 2002b;Guterres Ada et al, 2008). Although promising controls have been developed, many have shown varying success rates as a single treatment, whilst a majority of the identified global research on control has been conducted in either Australian or Papua New Guinea populations (Bebawi et al, 2013;Bebawi et al, 2011;Heard et al, 2012).…”

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Biology, distribution and management of the invasive Jatropha gossypiifolia (Bellyache bush): A global review of current and future management challenges and research gaps

Roberts

Florentine

2021

Weed Research

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Jatropha gossypiifolia (Bellyache bush) is an evergreen, perennial, invasive woody shrub that globally threatens agricultural and native landscapes. The species is native to North and South America, but is currently found in over 52 countries; in many of these countries, it is listed as invasive, due to its aggressive and competitive growth.These behaviour traits are characterised by its quick flowering and seed production that make the species difficult to contain and control, as it forms dense monocultures and restricts the growth of many native and pastoral species through aggressive competition for resources, such as soil moisture and nutrients. Infestation by J. gossypiifolia results in a loss of biodiversity in the affected area and disrupts the maintenance of sustainable land systems. It has been reported that J. gossypiifolia is used in many countries as a traditional medicine to treat a range of diseases, illnesses and injuries. However, despite these claims of its positive use, J. gossypiifolia leaves, seeds and stems are highly toxic to grazing animals and humans, leading to disruption and significant increases in the cost of agricultural production through the loss of production and the instituting of necessary management efforts. Around the world, there have been various attempts to control J. gossypiifolia, but these have widely varied in their success. The most common and successful treatments to control J. gossypiifolia, including herbicide application (cut stump application), fire management and mechanical control; however, when each is applied as a single treatment, longterm success is often limited. Consequently, this review explores the biology and distribution of J. gossypiifolia, together with previous and current control attempts, and synthesises potentially useful approaches to control this noxious weed, whilst identifying areas of future research to improve effective and long-term sustainable management strategies for this noxious species.

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Biology, distribution and management of the invasive Jatropha gossypiifolia (Bellyache bush): A global review of current and future management challenges and research gaps

Roberts

Florentine

2021

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“…Biological control is considered to be an alternative tool that is being evaluated for the long‐term management of bellyache bush (Bebawi et al . ; Heard et al . , ).…”

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“…herbicides, slashing or burning) because of logistic difficulty for remote areas, cost ineffectiveness and non-target effects (Vitelli & Madigan 2002). Biological control is considered to be an alternative tool that is being evaluated for the long-term management of bellyache bush (Bebawi et al 2007b;Heard et al 2009Heard et al , 2012. To date, a host-specific, seed-feeding Scutellarid jewel beetle (Agonosoma trilineatum Fab.)…”

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“…was released in Australia between 2003 and 2007 as a biological control agent (Heard et al 2009). Although laboratory studies suggested that the beetle had the potential to reduce seed production by up to 77% and seed viability by up to 89%, there is no evidence yet of the field establishment of the beetle (Bebawi et al 2007b;Heard et al 2009).…”

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Effect of simulated herbivory on bellyache bush (Jatropha gossypiifolia L.) growth and implications for biological control

Kumaran

Lockett

Dhileepan

2018

Weed Biology and Management

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Understanding the ability of invasive plants to compensate for herbivory damage is crucial for their management, but this has been poorly studied in weed biological control. Bellyache bush (Jatropha gossypiifolia L.) is an invasive weed and a target for biological control in Australia. To understand the response of bellyache bush to herbivory, we simulated herbivory damage, under field conditions, at a site in north Queensland. Two size classes, that is, seedlings and mature plants were subjected to either defoliation, shoot damage or a combination of both, and the damage was inflicted once, twice or thrice at 6–7 weeks interval. All herbivory types significantly reduced growth and biomass when herbivory was inflicted twice or thrice, whereas the single application had limited impact. Shoot damage alone and defoliation + shoot damage had a greater negative impact than defoliation treatment on plant height, basal stem diameter, the number of leaves, root length and the number of shoot tips produced while increasing the number of dead shoot tips. Defoliation alone and defoliation + shoot damage had a greater negative impact on the number of flowers and fruit pods produced than shoot damage. The greater negative effects noticed when herbivory was inflicted twice or thrice suggest that multivoltine biological control agents that can inflict shoot damage and defoliation should be sought for the biological control of bellyache bush.

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Agonosoma trilineatum (Heteroptera: Scutelleridae) a biological control agent of the weed bellyache bush, Jatropha gossypiifolia (Euphorbiaceae)

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Damage potential of an introduced biological control agent Agonosoma trilineatum (F.) on bellyache bush (Jatropha gossypiifolia L.)

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Biology, distribution and management of the invasive Jatropha gossypiifolia (Bellyache bush): A global review of current and future management challenges and research gaps

Biology, distribution and management of the invasive Jatropha gossypiifolia (Bellyache bush): A global review of current and future management challenges and research gaps

Effect of simulated herbivory on bellyache bush (Jatropha gossypiifolia L.) growth and implications for biological control

Agonosoma trilineatum (Heteroptera: Scutelleridae) a biological control agent of the weed bellyache bush, Jatropha gossypiifolia (Euphorbiaceae)

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