Patterns of phenotypic change across environmental gradients (eg, latitude, altitude) have long captivated the interest of evolutionary ecologists. The pattern and magnitude of …
The Colorado potato beetle (CPB) has been a major insect pest to potato farming for over 150 years and various control methods have been established to reduce its impact on potato …
Despite the enormous efforts dedicated to control, the level and rate of invasions are continuing to increase due to the dramatic growth in international trade and travel, as well as …
N Liu, Y Li, R Zhang - Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Colorado potato beetle (CPB), Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Say)(Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), is a global destructive pest of potato, Solanum tuberosum L.(Solanaceae) …
Background The Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) is a major pest and a serious threat to potato cultivation throughout the northern hemisphere. Despite its high …
S Piiroinen, T Ketola, A Lyytinen… - Functional …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
As organisms expand their range towards northern latitudes they will encounter selective factors like harsh winter conditions. The ability to cope with and adapt to harsh winters may …
Many organisms use photoperiodic cues to assess seasonal progression and pace their phenology. As photoperiod correlates with latitude, range expansions in seasonal …
Photoperiodic phenological adaptations are prevalent in many organisms living in seasonal environments. As both photoperiod and growth season length change with latitude, species …
Background Invasive pest species offers a unique opportunity to study the effects of genetic architecture, demography and selection on patterns of genetic variability. Invasive Colorado …