Leonor Chichorro
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Research Subjects
Leonor Chichorro has a total of 4 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Ana Aguiar
GreenUPorto‐Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre/INOV4AGRO, Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Plannings Department Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto Porto Portugal
1 shared publication - Joana Neto
Doutora em Uso Sustentável da Terra Instituição Instituto Superior de Agronomia -Universidade do Porto Endereço Porto Mestre Portugal
1 shared publication - Pedro A. S. Sousa
GreenUPorto‐Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre/INOV4AGRO, Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Plannings Department Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto Porto Portugal
1 shared publication - Vanessa Roque
Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Planning, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
Off-Crop and Off-Season Monitoring, Key Elements to Be Integrated into an Effective Strategy for the Control of Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae)
Drosophila suzukii is a pest affecting a wide range of host plants, causing severe damage to small fruits, berries, and grapes. This study analyzed environmental factors influencing its population dynamics in regions where temperature is not a limiting factor. Data were collected in the spring–summer seasons of 2018 and 2019 across three vineyards in northwestern Portugal, examining the relationship between captured D. suzukii females, climatic variables, vine phenological stages, and ecological infrastructures. A stepwise linear model and Pearson correlation matrix were used. In 2020, a winter study was conducted in nine vineyards, focusing on landscape composition and its effect on D. suzukii populations. An ecological infrastructure index was created and correlated with captures data. Results show that vine phenological stages and nearby ecological infrastructures significantly affect population dynamics in spring and summer. Vineyards surrounded by complex landscapes, especially with wild hosts, supported higher D. suzukii populations during winter. These findings highlight the importance of ecological infrastructures in managing D. suzukii populations year-round and suggest their consideration in pest control strategies.
Open AccessOff-Crop and Off-Season Monitoring, Key Elements to Be Integrated into an Effective Strategy for the Control of Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae)
Drosophila suzukii is a pest affecting a wide range of host plants, causing severe damage to small fruits, berries, and grapes. This study analyzed environmental factors influencing its population dynamics in regions where temperature is not a limiting factor. Data were collected in the spring–summer seasons of 2018 and 2019 across three vineyards in northwestern Portugal, examining the relationship between captured D. suzukii females, climatic variables, vine phenological stages, and ecological infrastructures. A stepwise linear model and Pearson correlation matrix were used. In 2020, a winter study was conducted in nine vineyards, focusing on landscape composition and its effect on D. suzukii populations. An ecological infrastructure index was created and correlated with captures data. Results show that vine phenological stages and nearby ecological infrastructures significantly affect population dynamics in spring and summer. Vineyards surrounded by complex landscapes, especially with wild hosts, supported higher D. suzukii populations during winter. These findings highlight the importance of ecological infrastructures in managing D. suzukii populations year-round and suggest their consideration in pest control strategies.