Glasnik Zaštite Bilja, Vol. 47. No. 6., 2024.
Review article
Review of the impact of ecological factors on the occurrence and development of olive (Olea europaea L.) pests
Elena Petrović
; Institut za poljoprivredu i turizam, Poreč, Hrvatska
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Sara Godena
; Fakultet agrobiotehničkih znanosti Sveučilišta Josipa Jurja Strossmayera u Osijeku, Osijek, Hrvatska
Emilija Raspudić
; Fakultet agrobiotehničkih znanosti Sveučilišta Josipa Jurja Strossmayera u Osijeku, Osijek, Hrvatska
* Corresponding author.
Abstract
The olive tree (Olea europaea L.) is one of the most important agricultural crops in Mediterranean regions, with a long history of use in both cuisine and medicine. Olive trees are susceptible to attacks by harmful organisms, which can significantly reduce yield and fruit quality. Among the primary pests affecting olive trees are the olive fruit fly (Bactrocera oleae Rossi), the olive moth (Prays oleae Bernard), the jasmine moth (Palpita unionalis Hübner), the olive fruit curculio (Rhynchites cribripennis Desbr.), the olive black scale (Saissetia oleae Olivier), the leopard moth (Zeuzera pyrina Linnaeus), the black olive bark beetle (Hylesinus toranio Danthoine), and the brown olive bark beetle (Phloeotribus scarabaeoides Bernard). Emerging olive pests include the black araucaria scale (Lindingaspis rossi Maskel) and the brown marmorated stink bug (Halymorpha halys Stål). This paper provides an overview of the complex relationships between olive trees, key pests, and ecological factors, aiming to understand their impacts on olive production. Ecological factors, particularly climate change, significantly influence the occurrence and spread of these pest populations. In addition to climatic conditions, natural enemies and the presence of alternative plant hosts also play an essential role in their occurrence and proliferation. Effective pest control requires the adaptation of protection measures to climate change and a better integration of natural enemies into olive orchard management strategies.
Keywords
biology; ecology; climate change; olive fruit fly; natural enemies
Hrčak ID:
324810
URI
Publication date:
15.12.2024.
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