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First report of the pinhole borer (Euplatypus sp.) to cause stem bleeding of rubber trees in the Philippines

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The insect pinhole borer, Euplatypus sp., infests rubber tree trunks and induce bleeding symptom which is different to that caused by the fungal pathogen Lasiodiplodia theobromae (Pat. Griff. & Maubl.). Pinholes are very prominent as the insect bore the trunk and exudates of latex are very noticeable in the infested trunk portion. The borer would extend its damage until the sapwood of the tree, leaving a powder-like sawdust in the ground. The death of the pinhole borer-infested trees is very likely to happen if remedial insecticide application cannot be instituted immediately. In addition, the fungus L. theobromae and an unknown bacterium were found associated with the pinhole borer.

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Warmhearted thanks are extended to Mayor Angeles R. Carloto III of the municipality of Tampilisan and Principal Saturnino M. Gumansing of the Situbo National High School of Tampilisan for generously lending us their rubber farms throughout the study period. Deepest gratitude and appreciation is also due to the administration of JRMSU—Tampilisan Campus headed by the Campus administrator, Dr. Josephine A. Subong for allowing us to conduct this study on stem bleeding in the rubber plantation of the campus. Likewise, we are indebted to the Zamboanga Peninsula Integrated Agricultural Research Center, especially to Ernie C. Camacho, for the kindest cooperation. Grateful acknowledgement is also accorded to Dr. Marcelino U. Siladan and Dr. Leila C. America of PCAARRD—FERD for their very generous assistance all throughout the duration of this study. Similarly, heartfelt gratitude is given to Dr. Sheryl A. Yap of UPLB for her kindness in identifying our insect specimen. Finally, earnest appreciation is meant for our research staff for earnestly conducting all the field activities and maintaining the sampling fields. This study has been made possible with the financial support from the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Forestry Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) through the Forestry and Environment Research Division (FERD).

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  1. Jose Rizal Memorial State University, Tampilisan Campus, Tampilisan, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines

    Ana Liza C. Lopez, Charie Mae N. Pamunag & Avelino O. Lozada

  2. Zamboanga Peninsula Integrated Agricultural Research Center, Sanito, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines

    Roger O. Bagaforo

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Lopez, A.L.C., Pamunag, C.M.N., Lozada, A.O. et al. First report of the pinhole borer (Euplatypus sp.) to cause stem bleeding of rubber trees in the Philippines. J Rubber Res 25, 151–155 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42464-022-00165-4

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