Olive fruit fly, Bactrocera oleae (Rossi)(Diptera: Tephritidae), is the major pest of commercial
olives worldwide. Various aspects of its biology, ecology, management, and impact on olive …

The phytophagous insects of the Tephritidae family commonly referred to as “true fruit flies”
offer different case histories of successful invasions. Mankind has played an important role …

The entire mitochondrial genome of the tobacco hornworm, Manduca sexta (Lepidoptera:
Spinghidae) was sequenced—a circular molecular 15516 bp in size. The arrangement of …

The recent advances in precision agriculture are due to the emergence of modern robotics
systems. For instance, unmanned aerial systems (UASs) give new possibilities that advance …

Simple Summary The phenomenon of climate change affects the entire world, especially the
most vulnerable areas such as the Mediterranean. Since the olive growing is one of the …

The level of genetic diversity within populations of introduced species has received
increasing attention as an important factor influencing their survival and adaptive potential …

Population geneticists and community ecologists have long recognized the importance of
sampling design for uncovering patterns of diversity within and among populations and in …

Bactrocera dorsalis, the Oriental fruit fly, is one of the world's most destructive agricultural
insect pests and a major impediment to international fresh commodity trade. The genetic …

Aim The olive tree is considered one of the best indicators of the Mediterranean climate. The
species' distribution is associated with geographical and bioclimatic factors, as well as being …

Olive groves form characteristic Mediterranean socio-ecological landscapes, occupying
more than 5 M ha; 2.5 M ha in Spain. In recent decades, traditional extensive management …