Influence of Some Fruit Traits on Codling Moth (<i>Cydia pomonella</i> L.) Preference among Apple Varieties in Two Contrasted Climatic Conditions
Codling moth, <i>Cydia pomonella</i> L., is a major pest of pome fruits and walnuts worldwide. Screening the susceptibility of apple varieties to <i>C. pomonella</i> infestation is an important step to develop a sustainable management program against this pest. Therefore, the...
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| author | Dina Akroute Ahmed Douaik Khaoula Habbadi Ahmed ElBakkali Abdellatif BenBouazza Rachid Benkirane Salma El Iraqui El Houssaini |
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| description | Codling moth, <i>Cydia pomonella</i> L., is a major pest of pome fruits and walnuts worldwide. Screening the susceptibility of apple varieties to <i>C. pomonella</i> infestation is an important step to develop a sustainable management program against this pest. Therefore, the present study aimed to explore potential correlations between pest damage and several physical (firmness, weight, and diameter), chemical (pH, SSC, and TA), and biochemical (polyphenols) fruit properties collected from two sites with distinctively twelve and seven commercial apple varieties. The study was conducted in two distinct Moroccan regions to highlight whether the traits influencing the insect’s preference could be similar for different varieties under contrasted climates. In both regions, results revealed that the pest damage varied significantly across apple varieties as well as between observation dates. The late and medium maturing varieties had similar damage patterns and were heavily attacked compared to early maturing ones. The preferred varieties were Galaxy Gala, Obro Gala, Golden Smoothee, Black Staymen, and Idared, while the least preferred ones were Anna, Dorsett, and Stark Delicious. Some physical and chemical fruit properties seemed to be associated with the insect behavior, in particular, firmness and pH were positively correlated to pest damage. Moreover, the research suggested that infestations might be influenced by diameter, weight, and polyphenol content of fruits. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3b79eafb31954eec89cc1fc96846d8ac2023-12-01T01:34:59ZengMDPI AGHorticulturae2311-75242023-07-019778810.3390/horticulturae9070788Influence of Some Fruit Traits on Codling Moth (<i>Cydia pomonella</i> L.) Preference among Apple Varieties in Two Contrasted Climatic ConditionsDina Akroute0Ahmed Douaik1Khaoula Habbadi2Ahmed ElBakkali3Abdellatif BenBouazza4Rachid Benkirane5Salma El Iraqui El Houssaini6Regional Center of Agricultural Research of Meknes, National Institute of Agricultural Research, Av. Annasr, Rabat 10000, MoroccoRegional Center of Agricultural Research of Meknes, National Institute of Agricultural Research, Av. Annasr, Rabat 10000, MoroccoRegional Center of Agricultural Research of Meknes, National Institute of Agricultural Research, Av. Annasr, Rabat 10000, MoroccoRegional Center of Agricultural Research of Meknes, National Institute of Agricultural Research, Av. Annasr, Rabat 10000, MoroccoRegional Center of Agricultural Research of Meknes, National Institute of Agricultural Research, Av. Annasr, Rabat 10000, MoroccoLaboratory of Plant, Animal and Agro-Industry Productions, Faculty of Sciences, University Ibn Tofail, Kenitra 14000, MoroccoRegional Center of Agricultural Research of Meknes, National Institute of Agricultural Research, Av. Annasr, Rabat 10000, MoroccoCodling moth, <i>Cydia pomonella</i> L., is a major pest of pome fruits and walnuts worldwide. Screening the susceptibility of apple varieties to <i>C. pomonella</i> infestation is an important step to develop a sustainable management program against this pest. Therefore, the present study aimed to explore potential correlations between pest damage and several physical (firmness, weight, and diameter), chemical (pH, SSC, and TA), and biochemical (polyphenols) fruit properties collected from two sites with distinctively twelve and seven commercial apple varieties. The study was conducted in two distinct Moroccan regions to highlight whether the traits influencing the insect’s preference could be similar for different varieties under contrasted climates. In both regions, results revealed that the pest damage varied significantly across apple varieties as well as between observation dates. The late and medium maturing varieties had similar damage patterns and were heavily attacked compared to early maturing ones. The preferred varieties were Galaxy Gala, Obro Gala, Golden Smoothee, Black Staymen, and Idared, while the least preferred ones were Anna, Dorsett, and Stark Delicious. Some physical and chemical fruit properties seemed to be associated with the insect behavior, in particular, firmness and pH were positively correlated to pest damage. Moreover, the research suggested that infestations might be influenced by diameter, weight, and polyphenol content of fruits.https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/9/7/788apple varieties<i>Cydia pomonella</i>preferencephysicalchemical and biochemical propertiessusceptibility |
| spellingShingle | Dina Akroute Ahmed Douaik Khaoula Habbadi Ahmed ElBakkali Abdellatif BenBouazza Rachid Benkirane Salma El Iraqui El Houssaini Influence of Some Fruit Traits on Codling Moth (<i>Cydia pomonella</i> L.) Preference among Apple Varieties in Two Contrasted Climatic Conditions Horticulturae apple varieties <i>Cydia pomonella</i> preference physical chemical and biochemical properties susceptibility |
| title | Influence of Some Fruit Traits on Codling Moth (<i>Cydia pomonella</i> L.) Preference among Apple Varieties in Two Contrasted Climatic Conditions |
| title_full | Influence of Some Fruit Traits on Codling Moth (<i>Cydia pomonella</i> L.) Preference among Apple Varieties in Two Contrasted Climatic Conditions |
| title_fullStr | Influence of Some Fruit Traits on Codling Moth (<i>Cydia pomonella</i> L.) Preference among Apple Varieties in Two Contrasted Climatic Conditions |
| title_full_unstemmed | Influence of Some Fruit Traits on Codling Moth (<i>Cydia pomonella</i> L.) Preference among Apple Varieties in Two Contrasted Climatic Conditions |
| title_short | Influence of Some Fruit Traits on Codling Moth (<i>Cydia pomonella</i> L.) Preference among Apple Varieties in Two Contrasted Climatic Conditions |
| title_sort | influence of some fruit traits on codling moth i cydia pomonella i l preference among apple varieties in two contrasted climatic conditions |
| topic | apple varieties <i>Cydia pomonella</i> preference physical chemical and biochemical properties susceptibility |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/9/7/788 |
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