Distribution, population dynamics and damage of Hessian fly, <i>Mayetiola destructor</i> (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) in North Tunisia

Cherif, Asma; Rezgui, M.; Titouhi, Faten; Youssfi, Sondes; Soltani, Abir; Barg, Salha; Bouhssini, Mustapha El; Jemâa, Jouda Médiouni Ben

doi:10.1111/jen.12840

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“…Survey for M. loreyi infestation was conducted from early June until end of September. In each surveyed field, 50 plants were collected at random by "W" sampling method (sampling across the field at 10-15 m) [36]. The number of infested plants and plant damage were recorded.…”

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The Maize Caterpillar Mythimna (= Leucania) loreyi (Duponchel, 1827) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae): Identification, Distribution, Population Density and Damage in Tunisia

Mediouni Ben Jemâa,

Soltani,

Djebbi

et al. 2023

Insects

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Surveys were conducted during 2020 and 2021 to study the emerging lepidopteran pests inflicting cereals in Tunisia, with specific emphasis on maize and sorghum crops. A species was collected from traps placed in the Jendouba, Bizerte, Nabeul and Gabes regions. Thus, this study carried out first report on its identification, distribution, population density and damage. Results showed that M. loreyi was abundant in all prospected areas, with total adult captures reaching 4779 and 9499 moths on sorghum and maize, respectively, during 2020. Moreover, the mean infestation percentage reached its maximum during August at 31.05% and 20.69% for the Jendouba and Bizerte regions, respectively, while the highest infestations were observed in the Gabes and Nabeul regions during July, with respective mean values of 13.54% and 21.35%. In addition, results revealed that the highest pest incidence occurred in the Gabes region, with values of 11.1 ± 0.47 and 5.7 ± 0.48 during 2020 and 2021, respectively. Additionally, results pointed out that M. loreyi achieved two summer generations in the different localities of Tunisia. Overall, this study provides basic insights into the ecology and population biology of M. loreyi, which are required to establish an effective pest control program.

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The Maize Caterpillar Mythimna (= Leucania) loreyi (Duponchel, 1827) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae): Identification, Distribution, Population Density and Damage in Tunisia

Mediouni Ben Jemâa,

Soltani,

Djebbi

et al. 2023

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“…The Cecidomyiidae are one of the largest families of Diptera affecting cereals in different parts of the world. The Hessian fly, Mayetiola destructor (Say, 1817) and the barley gall midge, Mayetiola hordei (Kieffer, 1909) cause considerable damage to wheat and barley cultures particularly in the Mediterranean region, in Europe and in different states of USA (Gagné et al, 1991, Ratcliffe et al, 2000, Cherif et al, 2020, El Bouhssini et al, 2013. For more than half a century, M. destructor has been considered as an ideal model to study the plant-insect gene interactions (Harris et al, 2003, Stuart et al, 2012, Hatchett and Gallun, 1970, Flor, 1971.…”

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Insights on mauritiana-like elements diversity in Mayetiola destructor and M. hordei (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae)

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Djebbi²,

Lazhar-Ajroud³

et al. 2022

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Mariner-like elements (MLEs) are class II transposons belonging to the Tc1-mariner family, that have successfully invaded many insect genomes. In the current study, the availability of the Hessian fly Mayetiola destructor genome has enabled us to perform in silico analysis of MLEs using as query the previously described mariner element (Desmar1) belonging to mauritiana subfamily. Eighteen mauritiana-like elements were detected and were clustered into three main groups named Desmar1-like, MauCons1 and MauCons2. Subsequently, in vitro analysis was carried out to investigate mauritiana-like elements in M. destructor as well as in Mayetiola hordei using primers designed from TIRs of the previously identified MLEs. PCR amplifications were successful and a total of 12 and 17 mauritiana-like elements were discovered in M. destructor and M. hordei, respectively. Sequence analyses of mauritiana-like elements obtained in silico and in vitro have showed that MauCons1 and MauCons2 elements share low similarity with Desmar1 ranging from 50% to 55% suggesting different groups under mauritiana subfamily have invaded the genomes of M. destructor and M. hordei. These groups are likely inherited by vertical transmission that subsequently underwent different evolutionary histories. This work describes new mauritiana-like elements in M. destructor that are distinct from the previouslydiscovered Desmar1 and provides the first evidence of MLEs belonging to mauritiana subfamily in M. hordei.

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“…In Georgia, roughly $20 million in losses from Hessian fly damage were reported [ 34 ]. In Tunisia, it was detected in 60.33% and 51.5% of all sampled durum and bread wheat fields [ 35 ]. In Morocco, losses were estimated at around 42% on bread wheat and 32% on durum wheat as reported by [ 36 ].…”

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A Genomic Survey of Mayetiola destructor Mobilome Provides New Insights into the Evolutionary History of Transposable Elements in the Cecidomyiid Midges

2021

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The availability of the Whole-Genome Sequence of the wheat pest Mayetiola destructor offers the opportunity to investigate the Transposable Elements (TEs) content and their relationship with the genes involved in the insect virulence. In this study, de novo annotation carried out using REPET pipeline showed that TEs occupy approximately 16% of the genome and are represented by 1038 lineages. Class II elements were the most frequent and most TEs were inactive due to the deletions they have accumulated. The analyses of TEs ages revealed a first burst at 20% of divergence from present that mobilized many TE families including mostly Tc1/mariner and Gypsy superfamilies and a second burst at 2% of divergence, which involved mainly the class II elements suggesting new TEs invasions. Additionally, 86 TEs insertions involving recently transposed elements were identified. Among them, several MITEs and Gypsy retrotransposons were inserted in the vicinity of SSGP and chemosensory genes. The findings represent a valuable resource for more in-depth investigation of the TE impact onto M. destructor genome and their possible influence on the expression of the virulence and chemosensory genes and consequently the behavior of this pest towards its host plants.

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Distribution, population dynamics and damage of Hessian fly, Mayetiola destructor (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) in North Tunisia

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The Maize Caterpillar Mythimna (= Leucania) loreyi (Duponchel, 1827) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae): Identification, Distribution, Population Density and Damage in Tunisia

The Maize Caterpillar Mythimna (= Leucania) loreyi (Duponchel, 1827) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae): Identification, Distribution, Population Density and Damage in Tunisia

Insights on mauritiana-like elements diversity in Mayetiola destructor and M. hordei (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae)

A Genomic Survey of Mayetiola destructor Mobilome Provides New Insights into the Evolutionary History of Transposable Elements in the Cecidomyiid Midges

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