ORIGINAL ARTICLE
The feeding behavior of Diaphorina citri monitored using an electrical penetration graph (DC-EPG) on citrus plants treated with Bacillus cereus and Bacillus velezensis
Ike Marisna 1,2, B-D
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Alan Soffan 1, A,C,E
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Yijing Cen 3, A,F
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Tri Joko 2, A,C-F
 
 
 
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Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Indonesia
 
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Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
 
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Laboratory of Insect Ecology, South China Agricultural University, China
 
 
A - Research concept and design; B - Collection and/or assembly of data; C - Data analysis and interpretation; D - Writing the article; E - Critical revision of the article; F - Final approval of article
 
 
Submission date: 2024-01-10
 
 
Acceptance date: 2024-03-06
 
 
Online publication date: 2024-03-14
 
 
Corresponding author
Tri Joko   

Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Flora Street, 55281, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
 
 
 
HIGHLIGHTS
  • - Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus, a phloem-limited bacteria, was transmitted by the Asian citrus psyllid Diaphorina citri
  • - The effect of Bacillus on citrus plant growth and the feeding behavior of Diaphorina citri was evaluated
  • - The application of Bacillus cereus and Bacillus velezensis enhanced plant resistance to stylet penetration of Diaphorina citri on the citrus phloem tissues
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Diaphorina citri, an important pest and insect vector that can transmit the pathogenic bacteria Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus, causing Huanglongbing disease, is one of many challenges in citrus agriculture. Integrated pest management by utilizing microorganisms is a wise and efficient alternative without damaging the environment. Utilization of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR), such as Bacillus cereus and Bacillus velezensis, is a potential strategy for the biological control of plant diseases or insect vectors. By inducing systemic resistance in plants, PGPR can enhance plant defense against diseases and insect pests while activating molecular and physiological changes in plants. This research aimed to determine the effect of B. cereus and B. velezensis on the plant growth and feeding behavior of D. citri. The height and volume of the plant canopy were observed periodically for 6 months, while the feeding behavior of D. citri was monitored using the Electrical Penetration Graph (DC-EPG). The results showed increased height and volume of the citrus plant canopy treated with B. cereus, indicating that B. cereus could act as a PGPR. The application of B. cereus and B. velezensis to citrus seedlings affected the feeding behavior of D. citri. D citri showed difficulty in penetrating the phloem tissue of citrus plants.
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The authors have declared that no conflict of interests exist.
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