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Some avocado mites from Michoacan, Mexico

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Pages 387-393 | Published online: 17 Mar 2009
 

Abstract

The importance of the avocado crop (Persea americana var. Hass) in Mexico has increased during the last several years. Areas planted to avocado cover 124,829 ha with an average production of 8.5 ton/ha on irrigated lands. The objective of this study was to identify mite species associated with this crop. Orchards of P. americana var. Hass were sampled in seven of the most important producing counties in the State of Michoacan during 1997 and 1998. Eighteen species in nine families were found: six phytophagous, ten predatory and two species with diverse habits. Collections included representatives of the three most important phytophagous mite families - Eriophyidae, Tenuipalpidae and Tetranychidae

Resumen

La importancia del cultivo del aguacate en México ha aumentado en los últimos tiempos. Se calcula que el área que se tiene plantada de aguacate es de 124,829 ha, y se estima que hay una producción promedio en áreas con irrigación de 8.5 ton/ha. El objetivo de este trabajo fue conocer las especies de ácaros asociados a este cultivo. Huertos de Persea americana var. Hass fueron muestreados en siete de los más importantes municipios productores en el estado de Michoacán durantes los años de 1997 y 1998. Se encontró un total de dieciocho especies pertenecientes a nueve familias: seis especies fitófagas, diez depredadoras, y dos con hábitos diversos. La colecta realizada incluye tres de las familias fitófagas más importantes - Tetranychidae, Eriophyidae y Tenuipalpidae

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