Enrico de Lillo

Bio: Enrico de Lillo is an academic researcher from University of Bari. The author has contributed to research in topics: Eriophyidae & Eriophyoidea. The author has an hindex of 15, co-authored 106 publications receiving 986 citations.

Detection, extraction, and collection of Eriophyoid mites

Abstract: Methods for routine detection, collection and extraction of eriophyoid mites and their eggs are described. They allow for the collection of numerous mites from complex plant structures and from low-density populations spread on large plant surfaces. Washing parts of infested plants with a solution containing bleach and detergent easily removes live and dead eriophyoids. These mites can be concentrated by sieving through fine mesh screens or centrifugation and subsequently managed for many purposes (i.e. rearing, host-specificity bioassays or field release, slide preparation, mite surveys, estimation of mite population size, etc.).

An Intimate Relationship Between Eriophyoid Mites and Their Host Plants - A Review.

Abstract: Eriophyoid mites (Acari Eriophyoidea) are phytophagous arthropods forming intimate relationships with their host plants. These mites are associated with annual and perennial plants including ferns, and are highly specialized with a dominant monophagy. They can be classified in different ecological classes, i.e., vagrant, gall-making and refuge-seeking species. Many of them are major pests and some of them are vectors of plant pathogens. This paper critically reviews the knowledge on eriophyoids of agricultural importance with emphasis on sources for host plant resistance to these mites. The role of species belonging to the family Eriophyidae as vectors of plant viruses is discussed. Eriophyoid-host plant interactions, the susceptibility within selected crops and main host plant tolerance/resistance mechanisms are discussed. Fundamental concepts, subjects, and problems emerged in this review are pointed out and studies are suggested to clarify some controversial points.

What's "cool" on eriophyoid mites?

Abstract: Fundamental knowledge on the morphology, biology, ecology, and economic importance of Eriophyoidea has been exhaustively compiled by Lindquist et al. (Eriophyoid mites—their biology, natural enemies and control; Elsevier, 1996). Since that time, the number of recognized species and the economic importance of the taxon have increased substantially. The aim of this paper is to analyze and briefly review new findings from eriophyoid mites’ literature after Lindquist et al. book, stressing persistent gaps and needs. Much recent attention has been given to sampling and detection, taxonomy and systematics, faunistic surveys, internal morphology, rearing techniques, biological and ecological aspects, biomolecular studies, and virus vectoring. Recommendations are made for integrating research and promoting broader dissemination of data among specialists and non-specialists.

'Salivary secretions' of eriophyoids (Acari: Eriophyoidea): first results of an experimental model.

Abstract: This paper concerns an approach to direct collection of eriophyoid ‘salivary secretions’, and reports preliminary results on biological assays providing evidence for the presence of plant growth promoting substances in these secretions. Eleven species belonging to the Phytoptidae, Eriophyidae and Diptilomiopidae, characterized by different host–plant interactions, were studied by immersing mites into the following oils: condensate of cedar oil, oil for immersion lenses, two kinds of olive oil, α-terpineol, hystolemon, vaseline oil, and soybean oil. Some species secreted small droplets of lipophobic substances at the tip of their mouthparts when they were immersed in objective lens oil. Mite mortality and percentage of secreting specimens depended on the species and the medium used. Aceria caulobia (Nalepa) was selected as the candidate for subsequent study, because this species displayed a higher percentage of secreting mites than the other species and numerous specimens were easily collected by means of an airflow and filtering device. The induced secretions were studied from January to June of 2000, 2001 and 2002. Rapid salivary bioassays were performed during the period of maximum induced secretion in 2001. They were evaluated using a wheat-coleoptile and an excised-radish-cotyledon growth test, respectively, for indole-3-acetic acid-like and cytokinin-like activity. The bioassays suggested the presence of chemicals with plant growth regulatory effects. A brief account of eriophyoid mortality in the oils was also given.

A modified method for Eriophyoid mite extraction (Acari: Eriophyoidea)

Abstract: An extraction method for sampling grapevine mites, especially Eriophyoidea, is described. The protocol modifies previous extraction methods requiring commonly used household chemicals, which are used easily and safely. The plant material is washed in tap water with 2% sodium hypochlorite and 0.2% dish detergent. After thorough mixing, the suspension is filtered by means of stacked sieves for mite extraction and observed in an open, Petri dish with grid. Advantages, applications and a few tips for better utilization of the new method are discussed.

A Manual of Acarology

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International Code of Zoological Nomenclature

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Where Is the Impact

Abstract: To the Editor: As an advocate for patient safety and for the introduction of appropriate monitoring technology into perioperative practice, I read the recent article by Taenzer et al. with anticipation. Unfortunately, the conclusions reached by the authors do not appear to be supported by the evidence provided in the article. Specifically, the authors conclude “our results demonstrate that continuous patient surveillance can improve outcomes in a postoperative orthopedic ward setting.” There was no meaningful difference in death, intensive care unit transfer, or hospital stay; the only reported difference was in the number of “rescue” events. The rescue events consisted of several levels of intervention ranging from conventional code blue teams to a bedside visit of an intensive care nurse and a respiratory care technician within 10 min of call. Surely, the “rescues” at the latter end of the range cannot be considered significant clinical or resource utilization outcomes as described within. Although the authors note that the types of rescues activated were collected, the actual distribution by type of event before and after surveillance was not provided in the article. This article does break with tradition in a positive way in that it studies the impact of SpO2 surveillance in a clinical area where, by routine practice, patients are only assessed intermittently and where hypoxic events are not rare. In the past, the value of pulse oximetry was assessed in areas where intensive monitoring was already the rule. One cannot help but be a bit confounded by the results of this study because important data are absent. At its heart, the authors claim that surveillance reduces interventions, but how is this possible? A priori, more monitoring should detect more true hypoxia, which in turn should lead to more interventions (at an earlier stage, perhaps), not fewer, in order to improve true clinical outcomes. Are there important patient care interventions that are excluded from reporting in this article, such as direct nursing care and calls to and action by responsible physicians, among others? No mention is made of what process a floor nurse was to follow, protocol-driven or ad hoc, once notified by the central paging system. Did the frequency of nurse intervention in adjusting a patient’s posture or supplemental oxygen delivery, among other actions, change with surveillance? Finally, one is left curious about the impact of more intense respiratory monitoring on postoperative management and patient satisfaction because these are not addressed in the article. We look forward to further research using this model once adequately powered to discern clinically relevant outcomes. Ira J. Rampil, M.S., M.D.,* Linda S. Rampil, M.S., M.S.W., R.N. *Health Science Center, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York. ira.rampil@sunysb.edu