Russian wheat aphid found in cereal crops in Poland

Published 2024년 11월 6일

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A recent announcement on the IOR-PIB website in Poznań has revealed the discovery of the wheat aphid, Diuraphis noxia, in cereal crops, a pest originally from southwestern Asia that has become a global concern for wheat and barley crops. This aphid, which causes significant losses as a vector of the barley yellow dwarf virus and other viruses, is notable for its ability to cause plant growth cessation and grain quality deterioration through feeding. Additionally, the finding underscores the growing threat of aphids, emphasizing the importance of inspecting plantations for potential viral threats and implementing preventative and emergency chemical treatment measures, especially with the detection of new species like the wheat aphid.

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The phytosanitary announcement published on the IOR-PIB website in Poznań mentions the finding of Diuraphis noxia (Polish name - wheat aphid, Russian wheat aphid). in cereal crops. It is not a species commonly found in our fields. It prefers warmer regions. What do we know about the wheat aphid? According to IOR-PIB, this aphid comes from southwestern Asia, and the losses it causes were first recorded in Crimea at the beginning of the 20th century. It was found in the USA in 1986 and quickly became a serious problem in wheat and barley crops. - It is currently considered one of the most important global wheat pests - says IOR-PIB in Poznań. According to the information provided on the IOR-PIB website, for many years, min. in the Czech Republic and Slovakia it occurs in such large numbers that it causes significant losses as a vector of barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) and potentially other viruses – to a comparable extent to the bird cherry-grain aphid (Rhopalosiphum padi). What ...

Source: Farmer.pl