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30 November 2017 Effect of Fungal Species on the Development and Reproductive Traits of the Fungal-Feeding Mite Rhizoglyphus robini (Astigmata: Acaridae)
Shao-Xuan Qu, Xin Luo, Lin Ma
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Abstract

The bulb mite, Rhizoglyphus robini (Claparède; Astigmata: Acaridae), is a cosmopolitan pest with a broad host range, including commercially grown edible fungi in China. In this study, we recorded the development and reproductive traits of the bulb mite reared on four mushroom species: Agaricus bisporus Lange, Pleurotus ostreatus Kumm, Pleurotus pulmonarius (Fr.) Quél., and Lentinula edodes (Berk.) Pegler at six constant temperatures ranging from 15 to 31°C and 80% RH. Developmental time for the immature stages was significantly affected by fungal species, ranging from 9.45 ± 1.83 d (reared on L. edodes at 31°C) to 26.39 ± 2.10 d (reared on A. bisporus at 15°C). Edible fungi species significantly affected intrinsic rates of natural increase (rm) at 31°C (varied from 0.23 to 0.28) as did the mite's net reproductive rates (R0) (103.78, 90.43, 70.77, and 97.45, respectively). Longevity, fecundity and female lifespan were dependent on host fungi.

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Shao-Xuan Qu, Xin Luo, and Lin Ma "Effect of Fungal Species on the Development and Reproductive Traits of the Fungal-Feeding Mite Rhizoglyphus robini (Astigmata: Acaridae)," Journal of Economic Entomology 111(1), 154-158, (30 November 2017). https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/tox299
Received: 17 July 2017; Accepted: 25 September 2017; Published: 30 November 2017
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KEYWORDS
edible fungi
Life table parameters
reproductive trait
Rhizoglyphus robini
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