The volatile compositions of Chinese Pine (Pinus tabulaeformis) are analyzed. The main turpentine volatiles are (R)-(+)-α-pinene, (S)-(-)-β-pinene, (S)-(+)-3-carene (the largest) which occupy more than 97% of the to...The volatile compositions of Chinese Pine (Pinus tabulaeformis) are analyzed. The main turpentine volatiles are (R)-(+)-α-pinene, (S)-(-)-β-pinene, (S)-(+)-3-carene (the largest) which occupy more than 97% of the total. There are also myrcene, (+)-limonene, camphene, terpinen and phellandrene. In the experiment of Electroantennograms(EAG), the male of red turpentine beetles are sensitive to (S)-(-)-α-pinene、limonene and (S)-(+)-3-carene; while the female of the red turpentine beetles are sensitive to (S)-(+)-3-carene、limonene、(S)-(-)-α-pinene and myrcene. The female are more sensitive to the volatiles than the male. There is much difference in response of Dendroctonus valens in Chinese pine compared to that in USA in ponderosa pine. The volatile difference of the two pine species and the environment condition may contribute to this change. Further study on the mechanism of the change is needed.展开更多
The alien red turpentine beetle （RTB）, Dendroctonus valens LeConte, is one of the most economically destructive forest pests in China, having killed more than 6 million pines in recent years. There is a need to unde...The alien red turpentine beetle （RTB）, Dendroctonus valens LeConte, is one of the most economically destructive forest pests in China, having killed more than 6 million pines in recent years. There is a need to understand the basic biology and ecology of the beetle in order to develop an effective monitoring and management strategy. In this study, the effects of hillside exposure （south- and north-facing）, host-tree locations according to relief （valley, mid-slope, and ridge-top） and tree diameters on RTB colonization were investigated in one valley （3 sites）. The results showed that （i） RTB clearly preferred colonizing pines growing on south-facing hillsides, especially in the valley; （ii） RTB preferred to colonize the pines growing at the valley rather than pines growing at mid-slope or on ridge-top; （iii） RTB preferred to colonize trees with large diameter over small and medium-sized pines; （iv） the attack density of RTBs （measured by pitch tubes/pine） was obviously higher on larger trees standing in the valley than other trees standing at other places. We conclude from RTB colonization patterns, that RTB prefers to attack large trees in the valley, which may be useful in developing a pest-management strategy.展开更多
文摘The volatile compositions of Chinese Pine (Pinus tabulaeformis) are analyzed. The main turpentine volatiles are (R)-(+)-α-pinene, (S)-(-)-β-pinene, (S)-(+)-3-carene (the largest) which occupy more than 97% of the total. There are also myrcene, (+)-limonene, camphene, terpinen and phellandrene. In the experiment of Electroantennograms(EAG), the male of red turpentine beetles are sensitive to (S)-(-)-α-pinene、limonene and (S)-(+)-3-carene; while the female of the red turpentine beetles are sensitive to (S)-(+)-3-carene、limonene、(S)-(-)-α-pinene and myrcene. The female are more sensitive to the volatiles than the male. There is much difference in response of Dendroctonus valens in Chinese pine compared to that in USA in ponderosa pine. The volatile difference of the two pine species and the environment condition may contribute to this change. Further study on the mechanism of the change is needed.
基金This study was funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （Project 30525009 and 30621003） and Beijing Science and Technology Commission （D0705002040391）. Workers at Chakou Forest Farm, Gujiao, Shanxi Province, provided technical assistance in the field. We thank Emily Wheeler for editorial assistance.
文摘The alien red turpentine beetle （RTB）, Dendroctonus valens LeConte, is one of the most economically destructive forest pests in China, having killed more than 6 million pines in recent years. There is a need to understand the basic biology and ecology of the beetle in order to develop an effective monitoring and management strategy. In this study, the effects of hillside exposure （south- and north-facing）, host-tree locations according to relief （valley, mid-slope, and ridge-top） and tree diameters on RTB colonization were investigated in one valley （3 sites）. The results showed that （i） RTB clearly preferred colonizing pines growing on south-facing hillsides, especially in the valley; （ii） RTB preferred to colonize the pines growing at the valley rather than pines growing at mid-slope or on ridge-top; （iii） RTB preferred to colonize trees with large diameter over small and medium-sized pines; （iv） the attack density of RTBs （measured by pitch tubes/pine） was obviously higher on larger trees standing in the valley than other trees standing at other places. We conclude from RTB colonization patterns, that RTB prefers to attack large trees in the valley, which may be useful in developing a pest-management strategy.
