ISHS Acta Horticulturae 693: III International Chestnut Congress
ASSOCIATION OF THE BLACK ROT FUNGUS CIBORIA BATSCHIANA WITH THE CHESTNUT WEEVIL CURCULIO PROPINQUUS IN CHESTNUT ORCHARDS IN CENTRAL ITALY |
| Authors: | A.M. Vettraino, S. Speranza, B. Paparatti, C. Pucci, A. Vannini |
| Keywords: | S. pseudotuberosa, chestnut weevil |
| Abstract:
The association of the black rot fungus Ciboria batschiana and the chestnut weevil Curculio propinquus was investigated. Insects from a single plantation located in a chestnut area in Viterbo, in the Lazio Region (Italy) were analysed for association with the fungus. Ciboria batschiana was detected in 2 out of 10 adults collected from the ground and 21 out of 22 adults from the trees. Only 33.3% of the larvae were found to be associated to the fungus. The ability of C. propinquus to carry the fungus was confirmed. Its role as a possible vector of this pathogen deserves further study. | |
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