otes on the embryological development of the Brevipalpus yothersi (Acari: Tenuipalpidae

Author(s)

Sinico, Thais Elise ^{[1, 2]} ; Nunes, Maria Andreia ^{[1, 3]} ; Kitajima, Elliot Watanabe ^[4] ; Cunha, Bruna Aparecida ^[1] ; Novelli, Valdenice Moreira ^[1]

Affiliation

^[1] IAC CCSM, Sylvio Moreira Citrus Ctr, Agron Inst, Cordeiropolis, SP - Brazil

^[2] Biol Inst IB, Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil

^[3] Univ Piaui UESPI, Corrente, PI - Brazil

^[4] Univ Sao Paulo, Luiz de Queiroz Coll Agr USP ESALQ, Piracicaba, SP - Brazil

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: ACAROLOGIA; v. 62, n. 1, p. 113-119, 2022.
• Web of Science Citations: 0

Abstract

Mites of the Brevipalpus genus are economically important due to their role as vectors of plant viruses. Among them, B. yothersi is well studied because it is the recognized main vector of the citrus leprosis virus C (CiLV-C), the causal agent of citrus leprosis, which is one of the most damaging viral diseases in the citrus crops. However, studies of several aspects of the biology of B. yothersi are still scarce, including its embryology. We performed a descriptive embryonic development study of B. yothersi, utilizing light and scanning electron microscope to obtain biological information of this particular phytovirus vector. Distinct events were recorded, such as centering of the nucleus, mitotic divisions for primitive body formation and appendages, as well as the presence of channels inside the egg and their possible association with the respiratory tract. Here we provide the first notes about embryonic development of this important mite vector in the Americas. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 09/13959-9 - Otimization of citrus leprosis management through the interaction of the different components of the pathosystem
• Grantee: Maria Andreia Nunes
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
• FAPESP's process: 11/13869-0 - Brevipalpus phoenicis (Acari: Tenuipalpidae), citrus leprosis vector: biology and interactions
• Grantee: Valdenice Moreira Novelli
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• FAPESP's process: 13/07369-0 - Embryological development of Brevipalpus phoenicis (Acari: Tenuipalpidae): vector citrus leprosis
• Grantee: Thaís Elise Sinico
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• FAPESP's process: 14/08458-9 - Plant viruses transmitted by Brevipalpus mites (Acari: Tenuipalpidae) - BTV: survey, identification, molecular characterization, phylogeny; virus/vector/host relationhip; biology, taxonomy and management of the mite
• Grantee: Elliot Watanabe Kitajima
• Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
• FAPESP's process: 16/21749-8 - CITRUS LEPROSIS AND ITS VECTOR: MOLECULAR AND BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS
• Grantee: Valdenice Moreira Novelli
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants