Potential risk levels of invasive 'Neoleucinodes elegantalis' (small tomato borer) in areas optimal for open-field 'Solanum lycopersicum' (tomato) cultivation in the present and under predicted climate change

Title
Potential risk levels of invasive 'Neoleucinodes elegantalis' (small tomato borer) in areas optimal for open-field 'Solanum lycopersicum' (tomato) cultivation in the present and under predicted climate change
Publication Date
2017
Author(s)
Siqueria da Silva, Ricardo
Kumar, Lalit
( author )
OrcID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9205-756X
Email: lkumar@une.edu.au
UNE Id une-id:lkumar
Shabani, Farzin
Picanço, Marcelo Coutinho
Type of document
Journal Article
Language
en
Entity Type
Publication
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Place of publication
United Kingdom
DOI
10.1002/ps.4344
UNE publication id
une:20375
Abstract
Background: 'Neoleucinodes elegantalis' is one of the major insect pests of 'Solanum lycopersicum'. Currently, 'N. elegantalis' is present only in America and the Caribbean, and is a threat in the world's largest 'S. lycopersicum'-producing countries. In terms of potential impact on agriculture, the impact of climate change on insect invasions must be a concern. At present, no research exists regarding the effects of climatic change on the risk level of 'N. elegantalis'. The purpose of this study was to develop a model for 'S. lycopersicum' and 'N. elegantalis', utilizing CLIMEX to determine risk levels of 'N. elegantalis' in open-field 'S. lycopersicum' cultivation in the present and under projected climate change, using the global climate model CSIRO-Mk3.0. Results: Large areas are projected to be suitable for 'N. elegantalis' and optimal for open-field 'S. lycopersicum' cultivation at the present time. However, in the future these areas will become unsuitable for both species. Conversely, other regions in the future may become optimal for open-field 'S. lycopersicum' cultivation, with a varying risk level for 'N. elegantalis'. Conclusion: The risk level results presented here provide a useful tool to design strategies to prevent the introduction and establishment of 'N. elegantalis' in open-field 'S. lycopersicum' cultivation.
Link
Citation
Pest Management Science, 73(3), p. 616-627
ISSN
1526-4998
1526-498X
Start page
616
End page
627

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