Eriophyoid Mites Their Biology, Natural Enemies and Control

Content: 
Preface
Pages v-xiii

Contributors to this volume
Pages xv-xviii

Chapter 1.1 External anatomy and systematics 1.1.1. External anatomy and notation of structures Original Research Article
Pages 3-31
E.E. Lindquist

1.1.2 Systematics, diagnoses for major taxa, and keys to families and genera with species on plants of economic importance Original Research Article
Pages 33-87
E.E. Lindquist, J.W. Amrine Jr.

1.1.3 Nomenclatorial problems in usage of some family and genus names Original Research Article
Pages 89-99
E.E. Lindquist

Chapter 1.2 Internal anatomy and physiology Original Research Article
Pages 101-150
G. Nuzzaci, G. Alberti

Chapter 1.3 Morphogenesis and cytogenetics 1.3.1 Oogenesis and spermatogenesis Original Research Article
Pages 151-167
G. Alberti, G. Nuzzaci

1.3.2 Arrhenotokous parthenogenesis Original Research Article
Pages 169-172
W. Helle, M. Wysoki

Chapter 1.4 Biology and ecology 1.4.1 Life forms, deuterogyny, diapause and seasonal development Original Research Article
Pages 173-183
D.C.M. Manson, G.N. Oldfield

1.4.2 Spermatophore deposition, mating behavior and population mating structure Original Research Article
Pages 185-198
G.N. Oldfield, K. Michalska

1.4.3 Diversity and host plant specificity Original Research Article
Pages 199-216
G.N. Oldfield

1.4.4 Ancient associations: Eriophyoid mites on gymnosperms Original Research Article
Pages 217-225
J. Boczek, V.G. Shevchenko

1.4.5 Secondary associations: Eriophyoid mites on ferns Original Research Article
Pages 227-230
U. Gerson

1.4.6 Feeding effects on host plants: Gall formation and other distortions Original Research Article
Pages 231-242
E. Westphal, D.C.M. Manson

1.4.7 Toxemias and other non-distortive feeding effects Original Research Article
Pages 243-250
G.N. Oldfield

1.4.8 Web spinning, wax secretion and liquid secretion by eriophyoid mites Original Research Article
Pages 251-258
D.C.M. Manson, U. Gerson

1.4.9 Eriophyoid mites as vectors of plant pathogens Original Research Article
Pages 259-275
G.N. Oldfield, G. Proeseler

Chapter 1.5 Evolution and phylogeny 1.5.1 Evolution of eriophyoid mites in relation to their host plants Original Research Article
Pages 277-300
E.E. Lindquist, G.N. Oldfield

1.5.2 Phylogenetic relationships Original Research Article
Pages 301-327
E.E. Lindquist

1.5.3. Evolutionary ecology: Life history patterns, food plant choice and dispersal Original Research Article
Pages 329-366
M.W. Sabelis, J. Bruin

Chapter 1.6 Techniques 1.6.1 Sampling techniques Original Research Article
Pages 367-376
T.M. Perring, C.A. Farrar, G.N. Oldfield

1.6.2 Rearing techniques Original Research Article
Pages 377-382
G.N. Oldfield, T.M. Perring

1.6.3 Preparation, mounting and descriptive study of eriophyoid mites Original Research Article
Pages 383-396
J.W. Amrine Jr., D.C.M. Manson

1.6.4 Karyotyping techniques Original Research Article
Pages 397-398
M. Wysoki, W. Helle

1.6.5 SEM and TEM techniques Original Research Article
Pages 399-410
G. Alberti, G. Nuzzaci

1.6.6 Toxicological test methods for eriophyoid mites Original Research Article
Pages 411-424
C.C. Childers

Chapter 2.1 Phytoseiidae Original Research Article
Pages 427-456
M.W. Sabelis

Chapter 2.2 Stigmaeidae Original Research Article
Pages 457-470
H.M.A. Thistlewood, D.R. Clements, R. Harmsen

Chapter 2.3 Other predatory arthropods Original Research Article
Pages 471-479
T.M. Perring, J.A. McMurtry

Chapter 2.4 Pathogens of eriophyoid mites Original Research Article
Pages 481-490
C.W. McCoy

Chapter 3.1 Nature of damage and its assessment Original Research Article
Pages 493-512
R.N. Royalty, T.M. Perring

Chapter 3.2 Damage and control of eriophyoid mites in crops 3.2.1 Stylar feeding injury and control of eriophyoid mites in citrus Original Research Article
Pages 513-526
C.W. McCoy

3.2.2. Damage and control of eriophyoid mites in apple and pear Original Research Article
Pages 527-541
M.A. Easterbrook

3.2.3 Other fruit trees and nut trees Original Research Article
Pages 543-559
M. Castagnoli, G.N. Oldfield

3.2.4 Coconuts Original Research Article
Pages 561-570
D. Moore, F.W. Howard

3.2.5 Grape Original Research Article
Pages 571-582
C. Duso, E. De Lillo

3.2.6 Currants and berries Original Research Article
Pages 583-591
E. De Lillo, C. Duso

3.2.7 Vegetables Original Research Article
Pages 593-610
T.M. Perring

3.2.8 Corn and grain plants Original Research Article
Pages 611-618
W.E. Styer, L.R. Nault

3.2.9 Grasses Original Research Article
Pages 619-629
W.E. Frost, P.M. Ridland

3.2.10 Sugarcane, coffee and tea Original Research Article
Pages 631-640
G.P. Channabasavanna

3.2.11 Ornamental flowering plants Original Research Article
Pages 641-650
M.K.P. Smith Meyer

3.2.12 Flower bulbs Original Research Article
Pages 651-659
C.G.M. Conijn, J. Van Aartrijk, I. Lesna

3.2.13 Ornamental coniferous and shade trees Original Research Article
Pages 661-671
M. Castagnoli

3.2.14 Forage crops Original Research Article
Pages 673-680
P.M. Ridland

Chapter 3.3 Host plant resistance Original Research Article
Pages 681-688
E. Westphal, R. Bronner, F. Dreger

Chapter 3.4 Pesticide resistance in eriophyoid mites, their competitors and predators Original Research Article
Pages 689-694
R.H. Messing, B.A. Croft

Chapter 3.5 Chemical control of eriophyoid mites Original Research Article
Pages 695-726
C.C. Childers, M.A. Easterbrook, M.G. Solomon

Chapter 4.1 Biological control of weeds 4.1.1 Aceria, epitrimerus and Aculus species and biological control of weeds Original Research Article
Pages 729-739
S.S. Rosenthal

4.1.2 Phyllocoptes fructiphilus and biological control of multiflora rose Original Research Article
Pages 741-749
J.W. Amrine Jr.

Chapter 4.2 Beneficial effects on other plant pests 4.2.1 Eriophyoids as competitors of other phytophagous mites Original Research Article
Pages 751-755
J.E. Dunley, B.A. Croft

4.2.2 Eriophyoid mites as alternative prey Original Research Article
Pages 757-764
M.W. Sabelis, P.C.J. Van Rijn

General index
Pages 765-775

Index of eriophyoid mite species
Pages 777-784

Index of host plants
Pages 785-790