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Population density and prevalence of Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks) on tea-producing areas (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze) in Rize, Türkiye

Türkiye Rize ili çay (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze) üretim alanlarındaki Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks)’un popülasyon yoğunluğu ve yaygınlığı

Heval Diler(Zirai Mücadele Merkez Araştırma Enstitüsü)0000-0002-5482-4043
Zühal Saçtı(Zirai Mücadele Merkez Araştırma Enstitüsü Müdürlüğü)0000-0002-0071-6565
Gülten Yazıcı(Zirai Mücadele Merkez Araştırma Enstitüsü Müdürlüğü)0000-0002-4550-5075
Cenk Yücel(Zirai Mücadele Merkez Araştırma Enstitüsü Müdürlüğü)0000-0001-5223-9257
Aydemir Barış(Zirai Mücadele Merkez Araştırma Enstitüsü Müdürlüğü)0000-0003-3509-5700
Reyhan Sekban(Çaykur)0000-0002-6816-1762
Pages
104–114
Publication Date
2026-06-30
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According to the results, the prevalence of the mite varied by growth period and district.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) O.
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Key Findings & Data:Since that time, Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks), commonly known as the broad mite, has emerged as a significant pest in tea-producing regions, causing considerable yield losses.
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Conclusion & Impact:According to the results, the prevalence of the mite varied by growth period and district.
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📍Scope:2017–2019 Verileri
⚙️Variables:Polyphagotarsonemus latus · sürgün dönemi · bulaşma oranı

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Tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze) is one of the most economically important crops worldwide. Since that time, Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks), commonly known as the broad mite, has emerged as a significant pest in tea-producing regions, causing considerable yield losses. Despite the increasing number of reports, our understanding of the population dynamics of this tea pest remains limited. This study aimed to determine the population density and prevalence of broad mites in Rize province, Türkiye, during the period 2017–2019. At the time of this study, plant samples were collected from 73 tea gardens during the first shoot period, 107 tea gardens during the second shoot period, and 97 tea gardens during the third shoot period. The broad mite was detected in 15 gardens during the first shoot period, in 32 gardens during the second shoot period, and in 81 gardens during the third shoot period. Population densities were subsequently determined in the gardens where the broad mite was present. According to the results, the prevalence of the mite varied by growth period and district. The highest prevalence was recorded in the Derepazarı district during the first shoot period (44%), the Fındıklı district during the second shoot period (29.9%), and the Güneysu district during the third shoot period (99%). Overall, the results showed that Polyphagotarsonemus latus is widespread in tea-producing areas of Rize Province.

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Dünya’da çay (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze), ekonomik açıdan önemli bir üründür. Bu zamana kadar birçok ilde Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks)’un çay üretim alanlarına zarar verdiği ve verim kaybı olduğu bildirilmiştir. Bu çay zararlısı ile ilgili yeni bilgiler elde edilmesine rağmen, popülasyon dinamikleri hakkında çok az şey bilinmektedir. Rize ilinde 2017-2019 yıllarında gerçekleştirilen bu çalışmada, Polyphagotarsonemus latus’un popülasyon yoğunluğu ve yaygınlığı belirlenmiştir. Buna göre birinci sürgün döneminde 73 çay bahçesinden, ikinci sürgün döneminde 107 çay bahçesinden ve üçüncü sürgün döneminde 97 çay bahçesinden yaprak ve sürgün örnekleri toplanmıştır. Polyphagotarsonemus latus birinci sürgün döneminde 15 bahçede, ikinci sürgün döneminde 32 bahçede ve üçüncü sürgün döneminde 81 bahçede tespit edilmiş ve tespit edildiği bahçelerde popülasyon yoğunlukları belirlenmiştir. Elde edilen sonuçlara göre, bu akarın yaygınlığı sürgün dönemlerine ve ilçelere göre farklılık göstermiştir. Birinci sürgün döneminde en yüksek yaygınlık Derepazarı ilçesinde (%44), ikinci sürgün döneminde Fındıklı ilçesinde (%29.9) ve üçüncü sürgün döneminde ise Güneysu ilçesinde (%99) belirlenmiştir. Genel olarak değerlendirildiğinde, Polyphagotarsonemus latus’un Rize ilindeki çay üretim alanlarında oldukça yaygın olduğu ortaya konmuştur.

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Diler, H., Saçtı, Z., Yazıcı, G., Yücel, C., Barış, A., Sekban, R., *, H. D. (2026). Population density and prevalence of Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks) on tea-producing areas (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze) in Rize, Türkiye. Bitki Koruma Bülteni, Cilt: 66 Sayı: 2, 104–114. https://doi.org/10.16955/bitkorb.1680818

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