Investigation of Fruit Growth Patterns, Olive Fly Bactrocera oleae (Rossi) Infestation, and Genetic Diversity in Italian Olive Cultivars

The olive fruit fly Bactrocera oleae (Rossi, 1790) poses a significant threat to oliviculture worldwide, despite extensive chemical control measures. susceptibility of (Olea europaea L.) this pest varies among cultivars, with size being key factor interest, as it can be assessed using non-destructive automated technologies. In study, we investigated the oviposition preferences in six Italian tracking fertile and sterile punctures relation diametric growth drupe. Additionally, genetic diversity cultivars SSR markers, aiming uncover potential correlation between variation patterns infestation levels. results revealed that relationship level is non-linear across different cultivars. co-inertia analysis (COIA) performed on datasets possible shared relationships two datasets. This study emphasizes complex diverse nature interaction its host, underscoring importance comprehending develop accurate genotypic-specific predictions models.