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Seasonal variations in abundance and distribution of Theba pisana (Müller) snail on different citrus varieties in Sharkia Governorate, Egypt

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Last updated: 25 Feb 2025

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This study investigated the seasonal population dynamics (horizontal and vertical distribution) of the snail Theba pisana (Müller) under field conditions of three citrus varieties at Sharkia Governorate, Egypt, during 2022-2023 growing season. The research examined both horizontal (0.5m, 1m, 1.5m from tree trunk) and vertical (0-1m, 1-2m, >2m) distribution patterns on navel orange (Citrus sinensis), balady mandarin (Citrus deliciosa), and ponkan mandarin (Citrus reticulata). Horizontal distribution analysis demonstrated an inverse relationship between distance from tree trunk and snails density across all varieties, with highest populations recorded at 0.5m followed by 1m. The lowest population was at a distance of 1.5 m from the tree trunk.Peaks of seasonal populations occurred during spring months (March-May) for balady mandarin and navel orangeand in March for ponkan mandarin. All varieties exhibited minimal population during summer months (July-September). In respect tovertical distribution, all varieties showed a clear preference for the middle canopy zone (1-2m), followed by lower zone (0-1m) while, the lowest snail densities were consistently observed in the upper canopy (>2m). The Seasonal fluctuations of snail population showed peak during summer months (June-August), while,the lowest population was recorded during winter months. A significant difference in population density for (horizontal and vertical distribution) between balady mandarin and both navel orange and ponkan mandarin. However, no significant difference was observed between navel orange and ponkan mandarin. Balady mandarin supported the highest overall population density followed by navel orange and ponkan mandarin.

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10.21608/ejar.2025.353311.1633

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Theba pisana, citrus varieties, horizontal and vertical distribution

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Mohamad

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Abed

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Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Centre, Giza, Egypt

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drmohamadabed85@gmail.com

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0000-0002-4487-4768

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Mohamed A.

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Issa

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Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Centre, Giza, Egypt

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mohamedissa011@gmail.com

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0000-0002-9030-5080

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Mohamed I.

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El-Bakhshawngia

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Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Centre, Giza, Egypt

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mohamedelbkh@gmail.com

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0000-0003-0981-3780

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103

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1

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53123

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2025-01-01

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2025-01-15

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2025-01-20

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52

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59

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1110-6336

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2812-4936

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Egyptian Journal of Agricultural Research

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Seasonal variations in abundance and distribution of Theba pisana (Müller) snail on different citrus varieties in Sharkia Governorate, Egypt

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25 Feb 2025