Redefining the Tea Green Leafhopper: <i>Empoasca onukii</i> Matsuda (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) as a Vital Asset in Premium Tea Production
This review explores the evolving role of the tea green leafhopper, <i>Empoasca onukii</i>, in the tea industry, transitioning from a recognized pest to a significant enhancer of tea quality. Recent research highlights how its feeding behavior stimulates the production of desirable secon...
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| author | Unisa Conteh Kanu Zhaohong Wang Chenshi Qiu Qiaojun Wen Xueyan Li Dongliang Qiu Yinwei Gan Runqian Mao |
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| description | This review explores the evolving role of the tea green leafhopper, <i>Empoasca onukii</i>, in the tea industry, transitioning from a recognized pest to a significant enhancer of tea quality. Recent research highlights how its feeding behavior stimulates the production of desirable secondary metabolites, thereby improving the flavor profiles and market value of premium teas, particularly varieties like Taiwan’s “Oriental Beauty”. As consumer demand for unique and artisanal teas rises, the economic benefits associated with <i>E. onukii</i> are becoming increasingly evident, prompting farmers to adopt sustainable agricultural practices that often involve reduced pesticide use. Furthermore, the dynamic interplay between climatic factors, <i>E. onukii</i> population dynamics, and tea cultivation practices necessitates integrated pest management strategies that balance the beneficial and detrimental impacts of this leafhopper. Understanding these complexities not only fosters sustainable production methods but also opens niche markets, benefiting local economies and promoting both economic viability and environmental sustainability in the tea industry. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-556d60d5e7e643b7b12fc145a996fa4f2025-01-24T13:38:55ZengMDPI AGLife2075-17292025-01-0115113310.3390/life15010133Redefining the Tea Green Leafhopper: <i>Empoasca onukii</i> Matsuda (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) as a Vital Asset in Premium Tea ProductionUnisa Conteh Kanu0Zhaohong Wang1Chenshi Qiu2Qiaojun Wen3Xueyan Li4Dongliang Qiu5Yinwei Gan6Runqian Mao7Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Conservation and Resource Utilization, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Wild Animal Conservation and Utilization, Institute of Zoology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510260, ChinaGuangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Conservation and Resource Utilization, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Wild Animal Conservation and Utilization, Institute of Zoology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510260, ChinaZijin Agricultural Comprehensive Service Center, Yongtai Street, Zijin, Heyuan 517400, ChinaZijin Agricultural Comprehensive Service Center, Yongtai Street, Zijin, Heyuan 517400, ChinaGuangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Conservation and Resource Utilization, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Wild Animal Conservation and Utilization, Institute of Zoology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510260, ChinaCollege of Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, ChinaZijin Agricultural Comprehensive Service Center, Yongtai Street, Zijin, Heyuan 517400, ChinaGuangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Conservation and Resource Utilization, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Wild Animal Conservation and Utilization, Institute of Zoology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510260, ChinaThis review explores the evolving role of the tea green leafhopper, <i>Empoasca onukii</i>, in the tea industry, transitioning from a recognized pest to a significant enhancer of tea quality. Recent research highlights how its feeding behavior stimulates the production of desirable secondary metabolites, thereby improving the flavor profiles and market value of premium teas, particularly varieties like Taiwan’s “Oriental Beauty”. As consumer demand for unique and artisanal teas rises, the economic benefits associated with <i>E. onukii</i> are becoming increasingly evident, prompting farmers to adopt sustainable agricultural practices that often involve reduced pesticide use. Furthermore, the dynamic interplay between climatic factors, <i>E. onukii</i> population dynamics, and tea cultivation practices necessitates integrated pest management strategies that balance the beneficial and detrimental impacts of this leafhopper. Understanding these complexities not only fosters sustainable production methods but also opens niche markets, benefiting local economies and promoting both economic viability and environmental sustainability in the tea industry.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/15/1/133significant enhancerflavor profilespremium teassecondary metabolitesniche markets |
| spellingShingle | Unisa Conteh Kanu Zhaohong Wang Chenshi Qiu Qiaojun Wen Xueyan Li Dongliang Qiu Yinwei Gan Runqian Mao Redefining the Tea Green Leafhopper: <i>Empoasca onukii</i> Matsuda (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) as a Vital Asset in Premium Tea Production Life significant enhancer flavor profiles premium teas secondary metabolites niche markets |
| title | Redefining the Tea Green Leafhopper: <i>Empoasca onukii</i> Matsuda (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) as a Vital Asset in Premium Tea Production |
| title_full | Redefining the Tea Green Leafhopper: <i>Empoasca onukii</i> Matsuda (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) as a Vital Asset in Premium Tea Production |
| title_fullStr | Redefining the Tea Green Leafhopper: <i>Empoasca onukii</i> Matsuda (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) as a Vital Asset in Premium Tea Production |
| title_full_unstemmed | Redefining the Tea Green Leafhopper: <i>Empoasca onukii</i> Matsuda (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) as a Vital Asset in Premium Tea Production |
| title_short | Redefining the Tea Green Leafhopper: <i>Empoasca onukii</i> Matsuda (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) as a Vital Asset in Premium Tea Production |
| title_sort | redefining the tea green leafhopper i empoasca onukii i matsuda hemiptera cicadellidae as a vital asset in premium tea production |
| topic | significant enhancer flavor profiles premium teas secondary metabolites niche markets |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/15/1/133 |
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