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Complementary Strategies for Biological Control of Aphids and Related Virus Transmission in Sugar Beet to Replace Neonicotinoids

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  • Frédéric Francis

    (Functional and Evolutionary Entomology, Terra, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liege, Passage des Deportes-2, B-5030 Gembloux, Belgium)

  • Christiane Then

    (Functional and Evolutionary Entomology, Terra, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liege, Passage des Deportes-2, B-5030 Gembloux, Belgium)

  • Adrien Francis

    (Functional and Evolutionary Entomology, Terra, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liege, Passage des Deportes-2, B-5030 Gembloux, Belgium)

  • Yao Aime Constant Gbangbo

    (Functional and Evolutionary Entomology, Terra, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liege, Passage des Deportes-2, B-5030 Gembloux, Belgium)

  • Lisa Iannello

    (Functional and Evolutionary Entomology, Terra, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liege, Passage des Deportes-2, B-5030 Gembloux, Belgium)

  • Ibtissem Ben Fekih

    (Functional and Evolutionary Entomology, Terra, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liege, Passage des Deportes-2, B-5030 Gembloux, Belgium)

Abstract

Neonicotinoid-based real control of aphids in sugar beet permitted the effective management of associated phytoviruses. However, the prohibition on their usage has prompted an urgent search for viable replacements. The development of sugar beet varieties with aphid and/or virus resistance and/or tolerance has a huge potential to reduce aphids and the harm caused by transmitted viruses. Semiochemicals also play a significant part in determining intra- and inter-specific interactions, which directly affect aphid fitness, feeding activity, and ultimately their capacity to spread viruses. Another method of aphid management involves the use of plant volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in conjunction with an attract and kill strategy. Entomopathogenic fungi could also be used to manage aphids without endangering helpful entomofauna. Finally, soil bacteria are particularly effective biocontrol agents because they induce systemic resistance (ISR) as plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR). The sugar beet-aphid virus model would be a perfect place to test these microbial players. The adoption of complementing eco-compatible techniques in the sugar beet crop will be ensured by the application of a variety of biocontrol opportunities connected to creative aphid control strategies. This should make it possible to create technical itineraries for a comprehensive approach to controlling aphids and related viruses depending on the situation.

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  • Frédéric Francis & Christiane Then & Adrien Francis & Yao Aime Constant Gbangbo & Lisa Iannello & Ibtissem Ben Fekih, 2022. "Complementary Strategies for Biological Control of Aphids and Related Virus Transmission in Sugar Beet to Replace Neonicotinoids," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 12(10), pages 1-12, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jagris:v:12:y:2022:i:10:p:1663-:d:938502
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    1. Martial Ph'elipp'e-Guinvarc & Jean Cordier, 2023. "Actuarial Implications and Modeling of Yellow Virus on Sugar Beet After the EU's Ban on Neonicotinoids and Climate Change," Papers 2310.01869, arXiv.org.
    2. Darija Lemic & Mario Schumann & Ralf Tilcher & Olaf Czarnecki & Katarina M. Mikac & Domagoj Vučemilović-Jurić & Helena Viric Gasparic, 2024. "Enhancing pest management in sugar beet cultivation: impact of variety selection and insecticide seed treatments on sugar beet flea beetles and weevils," Plant Protection Science, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 60(3), pages 278-287.

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