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View article: Harnessing microbes for crop production: TS201 enhances maize yield and reduces pest damage
Harnessing microbes for crop production: TS201 enhances maize yield and reduces pest damage Open
Microbial technologies are increasingly adopted to improve sustainable agriculture amid escalating economic, regulatory, and ecological pressures, yet few, if any, are supported by mechanistic understanding that translates to real-world pe…
View article: Effects of temperature and storage duration on quality of an insect artificial diet
Effects of temperature and storage duration on quality of an insect artificial diet Open
Artificial diets are widely used to produce insects for research and education programs. Completed diets, in which the diets are fully made from individual ingredients and ready to use, often have high water activity, making them vulnerabl…
View article: A universal artificial diet for corn rootworm (Diabrotica spp.) larval biopesticide assays
A universal artificial diet for corn rootworm (Diabrotica spp.) larval biopesticide assays Open
We identified a single diet formulation that can be used for three Diabrotica species including southern (SCR), western (WCR), and northern corn rootworm (NCR) by evaluating the performance of these pests on specialized diets (F9800B diet …
View article: Soil microbes from conservation agriculture systems reduce growth of Bt-resistant western corn rootworm larvae
Soil microbes from conservation agriculture systems reduce growth of Bt-resistant western corn rootworm larvae Open
Sustainable agricultural management practices aimed at improving soil health can alter the soil microbiome, which can influence plant health and defenses against insects. The western corn rootworm (WCR), Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeCo…
View article: Susceptibility of northern corn rootworm (<i>Diabrotica barberi</i>) populations to Cry3Bb1 and Gpp34/Tpp35Ab1 proteins in seedling and diet overlay toxicity assays
Susceptibility of northern corn rootworm (<i>Diabrotica barberi</i>) populations to Cry3Bb1 and Gpp34/Tpp35Ab1 proteins in seedling and diet overlay toxicity assays Open
The northern corn rootworm, Diabrotica barberi Smith & Lawrence (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) is a major pest of maize in the United States Corn Belt. Recently, resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) maize was reported in North Dakota and…
View article: Host search behaviors of specialist and generalist root feeding herbivores (Diabrotica spp.) on host and non-host plants
Host search behaviors of specialist and generalist root feeding herbivores (Diabrotica spp.) on host and non-host plants Open
Western, northern, Mexican, and southern corn rootworms (WCR, NCR, MCR, and SCR) are serious corn pests. We evaluated host search behavior of these pests on six plant species using a video tracking system. After a 5-min exposure to plant r…
View article: GWAS analysis of maize host plant resistance to western corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) reveals candidate small effect loci for resistance breeding
GWAS analysis of maize host plant resistance to western corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) reveals candidate small effect loci for resistance breeding Open
Western corn rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera (LeConte) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), is the most serious economic pest of maize, Zea mays (L.) (Poales: Poaceae), in the U.S. Corn Belt and also threatens production in Europe. Tradit…
View article: An improved bioassay for the testing of entomopathogenic nematode virulence to the western corn rootworm (<i>Diabrotica virgifera virgifera</i>) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae): with focus on neonate insect assessments
An improved bioassay for the testing of entomopathogenic nematode virulence to the western corn rootworm (<i>Diabrotica virgifera virgifera</i>) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae): with focus on neonate insect assessments Open
Bioassays involving newly hatched larval insects can be limited by the larvae’s feeding state. Assays attempting to monitor mortality effects can be negatively affected by starvation effects on the larvae. Neonate western corn rootworms ha…
View article: A novel binary pesticidal protein from Chryseobacterium arthrosphaerae controls western corn rootworm by a different mode of action to existing commercial pesticidal proteins
A novel binary pesticidal protein from Chryseobacterium arthrosphaerae controls western corn rootworm by a different mode of action to existing commercial pesticidal proteins Open
The western corn rootworm (WCR) Diabrotica virgifera virgifera (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) remains one of the economically most important pests of maize ( Zea mays ) due to its adaptive capabilities to pest management options. This include…
View article: Maize Inbred Mp708 is Highly Susceptible to Western Corn Rootworm, <i>Diabrotica virgifera virgifera</i> (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), in Field and Greenhouse Assays
Maize Inbred Mp708 is Highly Susceptible to Western Corn Rootworm, <i>Diabrotica virgifera virgifera</i> (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), in Field and Greenhouse Assays Open
The western corn rootworm (WCR), Diabrotica vifgirera virgifera LeConte, (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) causes significant economic damage in corn production each year. Resistance to insecticides and transgenic corn with Bacillus thuringiensi…
View article: Patterns of Microbiome Composition Vary Across Spatial Scales in a Specialist Insect
Patterns of Microbiome Composition Vary Across Spatial Scales in a Specialist Insect Open
Microbial communities associated with animals vary based on both intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Of many possible determinants affecting microbiome composition, host phylogeny, host diet, and local environment are the most important. How …
View article: Adenanthera pavonina, a potential plant-based protein resource: Seed protein composition and immunohistochemical localization of trypsin inhibitors
Adenanthera pavonina, a potential plant-based protein resource: Seed protein composition and immunohistochemical localization of trypsin inhibitors Open
Adenanthera pavonina, an underutilized tropical tree, is being promoted as an alternative food source for meeting the nutritional needs of human and animals. In this study, we have shown that trypsin inhibitors as one of the predominant pr…
View article: Up-regulation of apoptotic- and cell survival-related gene pathways following exposures of western corn rootworm to B. thuringiensis crystalline pesticidal proteins in transgenic maize roots
Up-regulation of apoptotic- and cell survival-related gene pathways following exposures of western corn rootworm to B. thuringiensis crystalline pesticidal proteins in transgenic maize roots Open
Background Resistance of pest insect species to insecticides, including B. thuringiensis (Bt) pesticidal proteins expressed by transgenic plants, is a threat to global food security. Despite the western corn rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera …
View article: Characterization of Thermal and Time Exposure to Improve Artificial Diet for Western Corn Rootworm Larvae
Characterization of Thermal and Time Exposure to Improve Artificial Diet for Western Corn Rootworm Larvae Open
The western corn rootworm (WCR), Diabrotica virgifera LeConte, is the most serious pest of maize in the United States. In pursuit of developing a diet free of antibiotics for WCR, we characterized effects of thermal exposure (50–141 °C) an…
View article: Assessing the Single and Combined Toxicity of the Bioinsecticide Spear and Cry3Bb1 Protein Against Susceptible and Resistant Western Corn Rootworm Larvae (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)
Assessing the Single and Combined Toxicity of the Bioinsecticide Spear and Cry3Bb1 Protein Against Susceptible and Resistant Western Corn Rootworm Larvae (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) Open
The western corn rootworm (WCR), Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), poses a serious threat to maize (Zea mays L.) growers in the U.S. Corn Belt. Transgenic corn expressing Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) Berlin…
View article: Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte eCry3.1Ab resistant and susceptible neonates midgut gene isoforms
Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte eCry3.1Ab resistant and susceptible neonates midgut gene isoforms Open
Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte eCry3.1Ab resistant and susceptible neonates midgut gene isoforms, sequenced by PacBio Iso-seq. Raw sequences were proceed by SMRTLink v5.0 and Cupcake ToFU. The Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte…
View article: Host resistance to <i>Bacillus thuringiensis</i> is linked to altered bacterial community within a specialist insect herbivore
Host resistance to <i>Bacillus thuringiensis</i> is linked to altered bacterial community within a specialist insect herbivore Open
Evolution of resistance to transgenic crops producing toxins from Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) threatens the sustainability of the technology. Examination of resistance mechanisms has largely focused on characterization of mutations in prot…
View article: Calcium-alginate beads as a formulation for the application of entomopathogenic nematodes to control rootworms
Calcium-alginate beads as a formulation for the application of entomopathogenic nematodes to control rootworms Open
Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN) have great potential as biological control agents against root-feeding insects. They have a rapid and long-lasting mode of action, minimal adverse effects on the environment and can be readily mass-produced…
View article: Western Corn Rootworm, Plant and Microbe Interactions: A Review and Prospects for New Management Tools
Western Corn Rootworm, Plant and Microbe Interactions: A Review and Prospects for New Management Tools Open
The western corn rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte, is resistant to four separate classes of traditional insecticides, all Bacillius thuringiensis (Bt) toxins currently registered for commercial use, crop rotation, innate pl…
View article: Additional file 4 of Up-regulation of apoptotic- and cell survival-related gene pathways following exposures of western corn rootworm to B. thuringiensis crystalline pesticidal proteins in transgenic maize roots
Additional file 4 of Up-regulation of apoptotic- and cell survival-related gene pathways following exposures of western corn rootworm to B. thuringiensis crystalline pesticidal proteins in transgenic maize roots Open
Additional file 4: Supplementary Table S3. Transcripts with significant differences in read counts (expression) between Diabrotica virgifera virgifera larvae feeding on transgenic maize expressing the insecticidal B. thuringiensis (Bt) Cry…
View article: Additional file 12 of Up-regulation of apoptotic- and cell survival-related gene pathways following exposures of western corn rootworm to B. thuringiensis crystalline pesticidal proteins in transgenic maize roots
Additional file 12 of Up-regulation of apoptotic- and cell survival-related gene pathways following exposures of western corn rootworm to B. thuringiensis crystalline pesticidal proteins in transgenic maize roots Open
Additional file 12: Supplementary Table S9. Transcripts with significant differences in read counts (expression) between Diabrotica virgifera virgifera larvae feeding on transgenic maize expressing the insecticidal B. thuringiensis (Bt) Cr…
View article: Additional file 7 of Up-regulation of apoptotic- and cell survival-related gene pathways following exposures of western corn rootworm to B. thuringiensis crystalline pesticidal proteins in transgenic maize roots
Additional file 7 of Up-regulation of apoptotic- and cell survival-related gene pathways following exposures of western corn rootworm to B. thuringiensis crystalline pesticidal proteins in transgenic maize roots Open
Additional file 7: Supplementary Table S6. Transcripts with significant differences in read counts (expression) between Diabrotica virgifera virgifera larvae infected with Metarhizium anisopliae (Ma) (T3; Table 2) compared to control non-B…
View article: Additional file 5 of Up-regulation of apoptotic- and cell survival-related gene pathways following exposures of western corn rootworm to B. thuringiensis crystalline pesticidal proteins in transgenic maize roots
Additional file 5 of Up-regulation of apoptotic- and cell survival-related gene pathways following exposures of western corn rootworm to B. thuringiensis crystalline pesticidal proteins in transgenic maize roots Open
Additional file 5: Supplementary Table S4. Transcripts with significant differences in read counts (expression) between Diabrotica virgifera virgifera larvae feeding on transgenic maize expressing the insecticidal B. thuringiensis (Bt) Gpp…
View article: Additional file 9 of Up-regulation of apoptotic- and cell survival-related gene pathways following exposures of western corn rootworm to B. thuringiensis crystalline pesticidal proteins in transgenic maize roots
Additional file 9 of Up-regulation of apoptotic- and cell survival-related gene pathways following exposures of western corn rootworm to B. thuringiensis crystalline pesticidal proteins in transgenic maize roots Open
Additional file 9: Supplementary Table S7. Predicted functional PFAM domains encoded by transcripts differentially expressed by Diabrioca virgifera virgifera exposed to Heterorhabditis bacteriophora compared to controls. Counts provided fo…