Advances in Disease Vector Research: Volume 9

ISBN-13: 9781461277163 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 367 str.

J. J. Cho; D. M. Custer; T. L. German

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This series spans the disciplines of entomology, plant pathology, and virology by exploring the mechanisms by which vectors - the carriers of disease agents - acquire and transmit pathogens such as viruses to their plant and animal hosts. The series covers the spectrum of vectors from mosquitos and leafhoppers to nematodes, and pathogens from viruses to mycoplasmas to protozoa. Articles deal with the emerging sciences of vector ecology, and consider both biotic and abiotic environmental influences on disease transmission. As a forum to present current thinking in this field, the series is an important resource for researchers and students involved in understanding and overcoming the many vector-borne diseases of plants, animals, and humans.

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1 Vitellogenesis in Mosquitoes.- Production of Yolk Protein Precursors in the Fat Body.- Selective Endocytosis of Yolk Protein Precursors in Mosquito Oocytes.- Conclusions and Future Directions.- References.- 2 Radioisotopes in Vector Research.- Application of Suitable Radioisotopes.- Ingestion of Radiotracers with Food.- Pathways of Radioisotope Uptake and Elimination.- The Problem of Egestion by Regurgitation.- Transfer of Egested (Regurgitated) Food to the Next Host.- Transmission of Disease Agents Via Egestion (Regurgitation).- Radioimmunoassay Techniques and Application in Disease Vector Research.- References.- 3 Aegyptianella: An Appraisal of Species, Systematics, Avian Hosts, Distribution, and Developmental Biology in Vertebrates and Vectors and Epidemiology.- Aegyptianella spp. Described to Date.- On the Systematic Position of A. pullorum.- On the Avian Host-Spectrum of Aegyptianella.- Occurrence and Distribution of A. pullorum in Domestic Poultry.- Epidemiology of A. pullorum-Inkction.- Conclusions.- References.- 4 Immunity in Haematophagous Insect Vectors of Parasitic Infection.- Innate Immunity and Infection Acquired Immunity.- Vector/Parasite Systems.- Initial Barriers to Infection.- Haemocoel Mediated Immunity.- Humoral Immunity.- Haemocytes of Vectors.- Acquired Immunity-Homologous and Heterologous Resistance to Reinfection.- Conclusions and Applications.- References.- 5 Role of Circulifer/Neoaliturus in the Transmission of Plant Pathogens.- Circulifer/Neoaliturus Species.- The Beet Curly Top Virus and its Transmission.- The Stubborn Disease Organism and its Transmission with Circulifer Species.- The Beet Leafhopper-Transmitted Virescence Disease.- Safflower Phyllody and the Vector Neoaliturus Fenestratus.- Other Suspected Leafhopper-Transmitted Pathogens in the Middle East.- Concluding Remarks.- Summary.- References.- 6 Thrips-Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Interactions: Morphological, Behavioral and Cellular Components Influencing Thrips Transmission.- Thrips Anatomy, Morphology and Behavior.- Thrips Acquisition and Transmission of TSWV.- Conclusion.- Addendum.- References.- 7 Mealybug Wilt of Pineapple.- Pineapple: Characteristics and Worldwide Significance.- Mealybug Wilt of Pineapple.- Identification of a Pineapple Closterovirus (PCV).- Discussion.- Future Directions.- References.- 8 Ilarvirus Vectors.- Ilarvirus Properties and Subgroups.- Vectors of Subgroup.- Vectors of Subgroup.- Vectors of Subgroups 3 and.- Vectors of Other Ilarviruses.- Concluding Comments.- References.- 9 Immunoelectron Microscopy of Plant Viruses and Mycoplasmas.- Conclusion.- References.- 10 Aphid-borne Rhabdoviruses—Relationships with Their Vectors.- The Viruses.- Aphids as Alternate Hosts for Rhabdoviruses.- Ultrastructure Studies of Infected Aphids.- Transmission Parameters.- Virus Assay.- Vector Range.- Plant Host Range.- Impact on Vectors.- CO2 Sensitivity.- Epidemiology.- Conclusions.- References.