Effects of imidacloprid seed treatments on crop yields and economic returns of cereal crops

Milosavljević, Ivan; Esser, Aaron D.; Murphy, Kevin M.; Crowder, David W.

doi:10.1016/j.cropro.2019.01.027

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“…2 ). For example, incorporating barley and oats into crop rotations can reduce wireworm attack (Milosavljević et al 2019 ). In the US Midwest, near-universal applications of soil insecticides are directed against western corn rootworm, while negligible wireworm damage is recorded in untreated plots.…”

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“…Their in-field application is primarily preventative and unguided, thus conflicting with globally accepted principles of integrated pest management (IPM) (Furlan et al 2017a;Kogan 1998;Pedigo and Rice 2014;Barzman et al 2015). Scant information is available on the actual benefits of these products in terms of crop performance, economic yield or farm-level profit, and the few existing peer-reviewed studies demonstrate how yield benefits of, e.g., neonicotinoid seed coatings are routinely negligible (Bredeson and Lundgren 2015b;Furlan and Kreutzweiser 2015;Bredeson and Lundgren 2015a;Matyjaszczyk et al 2015;Milosavljević et al 2019;Furlan et al 2018). Globally, efforts are being made to reduce farmer reliance on and overuse of chemical pesticides-including applied research, farm-level validation and communication of alternative pest management options (Horgan 2017).…”

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An update of the Worldwide Integrated Assessment (WIA) on systemic pesticides. Part 4: Alternatives in major cropping systems

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We present a synthetic review and expert consultation that assesses the actual risks posed by arthropod pests in four major crops, identifies targets for integrated pest management (IPM) in terms of cultivated land needing pest control and gauges the implementation “readiness” of non-chemical alternatives. Our assessment focuses on the world’s primary target pests for neonicotinoid-based management: western corn rootworm (WCR, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera ) in maize; wireworms ( Agriotes spp.) in maize and winter wheat; bird cherry-oat aphid ( Rhopalosiphum padi ) in winter wheat; brown planthopper (BPH, Nilaparvata lugens ) in rice; cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) and silver-leaf whitefly (SLW, Bemisia tabaci ) in cotton. First, we queried scientific literature databases and consulted experts from different countries in Europe, North America, and Asia about available IPM tools for each crop-pest system. Next, using an online survey, we quantitatively assessed the economic relevance of target pests by compiling country-level records of crop damage, yield impacts, extent of insecticide usage, and “readiness” status of various pest management alternatives (i.e., research, plot-scale validation, grower-uptake). Biological control received considerable scientific attention, while agronomic strategies (e.g., crop rotation), insurance schemes, decision support systems (DSS), and innovative pesticide application modes were listed as key alternatives. Our study identifies opportunities to advance applied research, IPM technology validation, and grower education to halt or drastically reduce our over-reliance on systemic insecticides globally. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1007/s11356-020-09279-x) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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An update of the Worldwide Integrated Assessment (WIA) on systemic pesticides. Part 4: Alternatives in major cropping systems

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“…They act on receptor proteins of the insect nervous system. Many reports detail their insecticidal properties, but reports on bioaccumulation and its transfer into plant organs are minimal. In this context, the ability of Zea mays plant to accumulate THM in seeds and seedlings (roots, stem, and leaves) was confirmed at MSE using square‐wave voltammetry (Table ).…”

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“…They act on receptor proteins of the insect nervous system. Many reports detail their insecticidal properties, [26][27][28][29] but reports on bioaccumulation and its transfer into plant organs are minimal.…”

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Physiological effects of thiamethoxam on Zea mays and its electrochemical detection using a silver electrode

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BACKGROUND The aim of this work is the detection and quantification of bioaccumulated thiamethoxam (THM) in Zea mays at a silver electrode using square‐wave voltammetry. Thiamethoxam bioaccumulation and plant development were followed for 10 days from germination to seedling growth. Germination rate, accumulation rate, root length, and plant length were used as indicators. All experiments were carried out using several concentrations of THM (5.0 × 10−4, 1.0 × 10−3, 5.0 × 10−3, 3.4 × 10−2 and 5.0 × 10−2 mol L−1). RESULTS The results confirm that Zea mays was sensitive to this insecticide and that germination and growth inhibition were dose dependent. The efficiency and utility of the proposed method were discussed. The current intensity increases linearly with an increase in the THM bioaccumulated in Zea mays. After 10 days,the recovery results of the extraction of THM from zea Mayes samples spiked with different concentrations were encouraging. The detection and quantification limits were found to be 9.58 × 10−6 mol L−1 (3*SD/B) and 3.13 × 10−5 mol L−1 (10*SD/B). The precision was 2.67% for eight repetitions in a solution of 3.5 × 10−4 mol L−1 THM. Histological tests were also performed to confirm the effect of THM on the plant and showed that exposure to THM induced a net histological modification in the primary root tissue of Zea mays. CONCLUSION The use of THM can affect the quality of the plant crop yield, and its accumulation in edible plants could pose a potential risk for human and animal health if the insecticide intake were to exceed the recommended tolerable limits. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry

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“…The first prevention strategy when controlling wireworm populations is to plan a diversified ecosystem that includes a rich rotation with crops and cover crops placed in the most suitable positions. Crops susceptible to wireworm damage should be placed after crops that do not favor or that reduce wireworm populations (e.g., incorporating barley and oats into crop rotations can reduce wireworm attacks [84]). Crop diversification can benefit wireworm control.…”

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Alternative Strategies for Controlling Wireworms in Field Crops: A Review

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Wireworms, the soil-dwelling larvae of click beetles (Coleoptera: Elateridae), comprise major pests of several crops worldwide, including maize and potatoes. The current trend towards the reduction in pesticides use has resulted in strong demand for alternative methods to control wireworm populations. This review provides a state-of-the-art of current theory and practice in order to develop new agroecological strategies. The first step should be to conduct a risk assessment based on the production context (e.g., crop, climate, soil characteristics, and landscape) and on adult and/or larval population monitoring. When damage risk appears significant, prophylactic practices can be applied to reduce wireworm abundance (e.g., low risk rotations, tilling, and irrigation). Additionally, curative methods based on natural enemies and on naturally derived insecticides are, respectively, under development or in practice in some countries. Alternatively, practices may target a reduction in crop damage instead of pest abundance through the adoption of selected cultural practices (e.g., resistant varieties, planting and harvesting time) or through the manipulation of wireworm behavior (e.g., companion plants). Practices can be combined in a global Integrated Pest Management (IPM) framework to provide the desired level of crop protection.

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Effects of imidacloprid seed treatments on crop yields and economic returns of cereal crops

Cited by 19 publications

References 49 publications

An update of the Worldwide Integrated Assessment (WIA) on systemic pesticides. Part 4: Alternatives in major cropping systems

An update of the Worldwide Integrated Assessment (WIA) on systemic pesticides. Part 4: Alternatives in major cropping systems

Physiological effects of thiamethoxam on Zea mays and its electrochemical detection using a silver electrode

Alternative Strategies for Controlling Wireworms in Field Crops: A Review

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