Particulate matter hinders the development and reproduction of predatory mites of Euseius finlandicus (Acariformes: Phytoseiidae)

Abstract The foliage of the small-leaved lime (Tilia cordata) is characterised by the nerve axils being grown by non-glandular trichomes, which trait contributes to the enhanced retention of the particulate matter (PM). This fact may disturb the ecological service of T. cordata related to the struct...

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Published in:	Scientific Reports
Main Authors:	E. Puchalska, A. Przybysz, A. Nowak, E. Wójcik-Gront, G. Askarova, M. Lewandowski, H. Moniuszko
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2024-07-01
Subjects:	Acarodomatia Beneficial fauna Phylloplane pollution Phyllosphere Phytoseiidae Predatory mites
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-68570-w