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T1 Protective role of DTPA against Hylotrupes bajulus L. infestations by targeting metal ion incorporation in larval mandibles
A1 Martínez López, Roberto Diego
A1 Casado Sanz, María Milagrosa
A1 Basterra Otero, Luis Alfonso
K1 2417.18 Parasitología Vegetal
K1 3108.03 Control Químico de Enfermedades
AB The house longhorn beetle, Hylotrupes bajulus L., is a recognized wood pest with larvae capable of infesting and damagingvarious wood species. The larvae’s wood-cutting capability is attributed to the metal-reinforced chitin in their mandibles,which provides enhanced mechanical strength. This reinforcement is due to the presence of metal ions such as zinc(Zn) and manganese (Mn) bound to the chitin structure. The present study investigates the potential of diethylenetriaminepentaaceticacid (DTPA), a chelating agent, to sequester these crucial metal ions thereby affecting the larvae’s feedingcapability. Wood samples treated with varying doses of DTPA showed significant larval mortality, with a 100% rate at adose of 6 g/l. Electron microscopic analyses of deceased larvae revealed an absence of Zn in their mandibles, suggestingthat DTPA effectively reduces its bioavailability, hindering mandible strengthening. The toxicity profile of DTPA is lowercompared to many traditional wood treatments, indicating a potential for reduced environmental impact. However, thefull spectrum of DTPA’s preservation capabilities and its interactions with other organisms require further investigation.
PB Springer
SN 0018-3768
YR 2024
FD 2024
LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/73035
UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/73035
LA eng
NO European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, 2024, vol. 82, n. 4, p. 1111-1118.
NO Producción Científica
DS UVaDOC
RD 07-ene-2025