Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Epiphytes, Parasites, and Carnivores02:40

Epiphytes, Parasites, and Carnivores

17.2K
Plants often form mutualistic relationships with soil-dwelling fungi or bacteria to enhance their roots’ nutrient uptake ability. Root-colonizing fungi (e.g., mycorrhizae) increase a plant’s root surface area, which promotes nutrient absorption. While root-colonizing, nitrogen-fixing bacteria (e.g., rhizobia) convert atmospheric nitrogen (N2) into ammonia (NH3), making nitrogen available to plants for various biological functions. For example, nitrogen is essential for the...
17.2K
Defenses Against Pathogens and Herbivores02:26

Defenses Against Pathogens and Herbivores

30.1K
Plants present a rich source of nutrients for many organisms, making it a target for herbivores and infectious agents. Plants, though lacking a proper immune system, have developed an array of constitutive and inducible defenses to fend off these attacks.
30.1K
Microbe-Plant Interactions01:09

Microbe-Plant Interactions

101
Microbe-plant interactions represent a dynamic spectrum of associations shaped by intricate chemical signaling. These interactions can be neutral, beneficial, or detrimental, and profoundly influence plant physiology, growth, and ecosystem function. The plant microbiome, comprising bacteria, fungi, archaea, protists, and viruses, plays a pivotal role in mediating these effects through surface colonization, internal colonization, or systemic symbiosis.Mutualistic associations, particularly with...
101
Microbial Interactions: Predation01:28

Microbial Interactions: Predation

55
Microbial predation refers to the process by which one microorganism kills and consumes another to obtain nutrients and energy. It encompasses both bacterial and protozoan predators. This interaction plays a crucial role in shaping microbial communities and regulating nutrient cycling.Bacterial Predators: Epibiotic vs. EndobioticBacterial predators are classified based on their mode of attack as either epibiotic or endobiotic. Epibiotic predators, such as Vampirococcus, attach to the surface of...
55
Role of Microtubules in Cell Wall Deposition01:02

Role of Microtubules in Cell Wall Deposition

3.5K
Microtubules are small hollow tubes in eukaryotic cells. The cell wall microtubules are polymerized dimers of two globular proteins, α-tubulin and β-tubulin, two globular proteins. With a diameter of about 25 nm, microtubules are the widest components of the cytoskeleton. They help the cell resist compression and provide a track along which vesicles move through the cell or pull replicated chromosomes to opposite ends of a dividing cell. Microtubules go through quick cycles of...
3.5K
Plasmodesmata02:32

Plasmodesmata

36.4K
The organs in a multicellular organism’s body are made up of tissues formed by cells. To work together cohesively, cells must communicate. One way that cells communicate is through direct contact with other cells. The points of contact that connect adjacent cells are called intercellular junctions.
36.4K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Molecular analysis of feces reveals gastrointestinal nematodes in reintroduced wild asses of the Negev desert.

International journal for parasitology. Parasites and wildlife·2024
Same author

Removal of Acid Yellow 17 from Textile Wastewater by Adsorption and Heterogeneous Persulfate Oxidation.

International journal of environmental science and technology : IJEST·2020
Same author

The Long-Term Impact of Political Activism on Mental Wellbeing in the Context of Adult Immigrants Who Experienced Childhood Political Trauma.

Journal of immigrant and minority health·2019
Same author

Prophylactic irradiation to the contralateral breast for BRCA mutation carriers with early-stage breast cancer.

Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology·2018
Same author

Final results of the TANIA randomised phase III trial of bevacizumab after progression on first-line bevacizumab therapy for HER2-negative locally recurrent/metastatic breast cancer.

Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology·2016
Same author

Does residual microscopic disease after chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced rectal cancer translate into a good clinical outcome?

Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland·2016

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 21, 2026

Application of Two-spotted Spider Mite Tetranychus urticae for Plant-pest Interaction Studies
08:53

Application of Two-spotted Spider Mite Tetranychus urticae for Plant-pest Interaction Studies

Published on: July 4, 2014

18.4K

Plant cell piercing by a predatory mite: evidence and implications.

E Adar1, M Inbar, S Gal

  • 1Department of Entomology, Newe-Ya'ar Research Center, Agricultural Research Organization (ARO), Ramat Yishay, Israel.

Experimental & Applied Acarology
|November 14, 2014
PubMed
Summary

Omnivorous mites like Euseius scutalis feed on plant cell-sap by piercing plant cells. While this offers natural pest control, high mite populations can harm young plants, requiring careful application.

More Related Videos

Bacterial Leaf Infiltration Assay for Fine Characterization of Plant Defense Responses using the Arabidopsis thaliana-Pseudomonas syringae Pathosystem
11:50

Bacterial Leaf Infiltration Assay for Fine Characterization of Plant Defense Responses using the Arabidopsis thaliana-Pseudomonas syringae Pathosystem

Published on: October 1, 2015

23.2K
Isolation of Viable Multicellular Glands from Tissue of the Carnivorous Plant, Nepenthes
07:08

Isolation of Viable Multicellular Glands from Tissue of the Carnivorous Plant, Nepenthes

Published on: December 22, 2013

5.2K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 21, 2026

Application of Two-spotted Spider Mite Tetranychus urticae for Plant-pest Interaction Studies
08:53

Application of Two-spotted Spider Mite Tetranychus urticae for Plant-pest Interaction Studies

Published on: July 4, 2014

18.4K
Bacterial Leaf Infiltration Assay for Fine Characterization of Plant Defense Responses using the Arabidopsis thaliana-Pseudomonas syringae Pathosystem
11:50

Bacterial Leaf Infiltration Assay for Fine Characterization of Plant Defense Responses using the Arabidopsis thaliana-Pseudomonas syringae Pathosystem

Published on: October 1, 2015

23.2K
Isolation of Viable Multicellular Glands from Tissue of the Carnivorous Plant, Nepenthes
07:08

Isolation of Viable Multicellular Glands from Tissue of the Carnivorous Plant, Nepenthes

Published on: December 22, 2013

5.2K

Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Entomology
  • Plant-Mite Interactions
  • Beneficial Arthropods

Background:

  • Omnivorous arthropods provide natural pest control by feeding on plants when prey is scarce.
  • The feeding mechanisms of phytoseiid mites on plant cell-sap and their impact on plants are not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the feeding mechanism of the omnivorous predatory mite Euseius scutalis on pepper plants.
  • To determine the influence of Euseius scutalis feeding on plant tissues and growth.

Main Methods:

  • Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to examine penetration holes in pepper foliage and wax membranes.
  • Controlled growth chamber experiments were conducted to assess the impact of Euseius scutalis on pepper plant growth.

Main Results:

  • Euseius scutalis penetrates plant epidermal cells and wax membranes, creating teardrop to oval holes (2-5 µm).
  • The mite utilizes a similar penetration mechanism for feeding on pollen and plant cell-sap.
  • High populations of Euseius scutalis negatively impacted the growth of young pepper plants.

Conclusions:

  • Euseius scutalis employs a cell-piercing feeding strategy on plants, similar to its pollen-feeding mechanism.
  • While beneficial for pest control, high densities of this mite can harm young plants.
  • Further research is needed to optimize the use of plant cell-sap feeding predators in agriculture.