Autor(i)/Author(s): Ladislav Bakay
Názov/Title: Spread Rate of Aceria pyracanthi in Slovakia in the Period 2006–2018
Zdrojový dokument/Source: Plants in Urban Areas and Landscape :: PUAL
Typ dokumentu/Document Type: Scientific paper
ISSN: 2585-9811
ISBN: 978-80-552-2164-9
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15414/PUAL/2020.74-77
Vydavateľ/Publisher: Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra
Rok, strany/PY, pages: 2020, 74-77
Publikované online/Published on-line: 2020-04-17
Jazyk/Language: eng
Abstract: Scarlet firethorn (Pyracantha coccinea M. Roem) is an ornamental shrub, non-native in the conditions of Slovakia. It can endure urban environment, which is why
it is used intensively in landscaping. In 2006, Aceria pyracanthi, a spider mite damaging firethorns, was discovered in the Botanical Garden of the Slovak Agricultural University in Nitra.
After 12 years from its first record we tried to summarize its distribution and spread rate in Slovakia. Data were gained through a field work and through citizen scientists.
In total, Aceria pyracanthi was observed in 9 localities. It can be concluded that A. pyracanthi can damage firethorn plants in all climatic regions where firethorns can thrive.
A commercial plant sale can be considered the main vector for the spread of Aceria pyracanthi.
Keywords: Aceria pyracanthi, insect pest, invasive species, urban greenery
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