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View article: Effect of Metarhizium anisopliae IPPM202 Extracellular Proteinases on Midgut of Locusta migratoria manilensis
Effect of Metarhizium anisopliae IPPM202 Extracellular Proteinases on Midgut of Locusta migratoria manilensis Open
Metarhizium anisopliae, an entomopathogenic fungus, can produce four extracellular proteases, subtilisin (Pr1), trypsin (Pr2), metalloproteases (Pr3), and cysteine proteases (Pr4), which are important for pathogenicity of M. anisopliae in …
View article: Comparative toxicity and enzymatic detoxification responses in Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) to two insecticides
Comparative toxicity and enzymatic detoxification responses in Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) to two insecticides Open
The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda Smith (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), poses a significant threat to food security, necessitating effective management strategies. While chemical control remains a primary approach, understanding the…
View article: Transcriptomic and biochemical insights into fall armyworm (<i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i>) responses on silicon-treated maize
Transcriptomic and biochemical insights into fall armyworm (<i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i>) responses on silicon-treated maize Open
Background The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda , is an agricultural pest of significant economic concern globally, known for its adaptability, pesticide resistance, and damage to key crops such as maize. Conventional chemical pesticid…
View article: Molecular Characterization Analysis and Adaptive Responses of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) to Nutritional and Enzymatic Variabilities in Various Maize Cultivars
Molecular Characterization Analysis and Adaptive Responses of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) to Nutritional and Enzymatic Variabilities in Various Maize Cultivars Open
The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda Smith (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), a common agricultural pest known for its extensive migration and wide host ranges, causes considerable harm to maize (Zea mays L.). In this study, we utilized two mol…
View article: Host plant-mediated effects on Buchnera symbiont: implications for biological characteristics and nutritional metabolism of pea aphids (Acyrthosiphon pisum)
Host plant-mediated effects on Buchnera symbiont: implications for biological characteristics and nutritional metabolism of pea aphids (Acyrthosiphon pisum) Open
Introduction The pea aphid, Acyrthosiphon pisum , is a typical sap-feeding insect and an important worldwide pest. There is a primary symbiont- Buchnera aphidicola , which can synthesize and provide some essential nutrients for its host. A…
View article: Effects of different host plants on population fitness of pea aphid (Acyrthosiphon pisum)
Effects of different host plants on population fitness of pea aphid (Acyrthosiphon pisum) Open
Background: Host plants not only provide and living places and energy materials for insects, but also influence insect population parameters and population fitness. Methods: This study examined the influence of various host plant species o…
View article: Oviposition Preference and Age-Stage, Two-Sex Life Table Analysis of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on Different Maize Varieties
Oviposition Preference and Age-Stage, Two-Sex Life Table Analysis of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on Different Maize Varieties Open
Host plants play an important role in the growth, development, and reproduction of insects. However, only a few studies have reported the effects of maize varieties on the growth and reproduction of S. frugiperda. In this study, a free-cho…
View article: The Dynamic Distribution of Wolbachia and Rickettsia in AsiaII1 Bemisia tabaci
The Dynamic Distribution of Wolbachia and Rickettsia in AsiaII1 Bemisia tabaci Open
Wolbachia and Rickettsia are bacterial endosymbionts that can induce a number of reproductive abnormalities in their arthropod hosts. We screened and established the co-infection of Wolbachia and Rickettsia in Bemisia tabaci and compared t…
View article: Effects of abiotic stresses on the expression of chitinase-like genes in Acyrthosiphon pisum
Effects of abiotic stresses on the expression of chitinase-like genes in Acyrthosiphon pisum Open
Insect chitinases play a crucial part to digest chitin in the exoskeleton during the molting process. However, research on insect chitinase related to the environmental stress response is very limited. This study was the first conducted to…
View article: Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Leaf Extract Concentration Affects Performance and Oxidative Stress in Green Peach Aphids (Myzus persicae (Sulzer)
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Leaf Extract Concentration Affects Performance and Oxidative Stress in Green Peach Aphids (Myzus persicae (Sulzer) Open
This study was conducted to determine the aphicidal effect of a leaf extract of the Atlantic potato cultivar on the performance of green peach aphids. Three concentrations of the leaf extract (100, 75, and 50% potato extract), synthetic pe…
View article: Effect of short-term heat stress on life table parameters of green peach aphid [Myzus persicae (Sulzer) (Hemiptera: Aphididae)]
Effect of short-term heat stress on life table parameters of green peach aphid [Myzus persicae (Sulzer) (Hemiptera: Aphididae)] Open
Background: Insect populations and their dispersal can be altered by temperature changes. As a result, evaluating the effects of these changes on insect species' developmental stages is critical for establishing effective management measur…
View article: Metabolomic Analysis of Wheat Grains after Tilletia laevis Kühn Infection by Using Ultrahigh-Performance Liquid Chromatography–Q-Exactive Mass Spectrometry
Metabolomic Analysis of Wheat Grains after Tilletia laevis Kühn Infection by Using Ultrahigh-Performance Liquid Chromatography–Q-Exactive Mass Spectrometry Open
Tilletia laevis causes common bunt disease in wheat, with severe losses of production yield and seed quality. Metabolomics studies provide detailed information about the biochemical changes at the cell and tissue level of the plants. Ultra…
View article: Effectiveness of silicon on immature stages of the fall armyworm [Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith)]
Effectiveness of silicon on immature stages of the fall armyworm [Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith)] Open
Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is a polyphagous pest causing economic losses to various crops. Commonly, chemical pesticides are used to control this pest, but these pesticides have a lot of side effects. Therefore, alternate enviro…
View article: Responses of Six Wheat Cultivars (Triticum aestivum) to Wheat Aphid (Sitobion avenae) Infestation
Responses of Six Wheat Cultivars (Triticum aestivum) to Wheat Aphid (Sitobion avenae) Infestation Open
Resistant variety screening is widely recommended for the management of Sitobion avenae. The purpose of this study was to assess responses of six wheat varieties (lines) to S. avenae. The aphid quantity ratio (AQR) was used to assess S. av…
View article: Responses of Fungi Maggot (Bradysia impatiens Johannsen) to Allyl Isothiocyanate and High CO2
Responses of Fungi Maggot (Bradysia impatiens Johannsen) to Allyl Isothiocyanate and High CO2 Open
Botanical pesticide is highly recommended for integrated pest management (IPM), due to its merits such as environmental friendliness, safe to non-target organisms, operators, animals, and food consumers. The experiment was conducted to det…
View article: Satellitome Analysis and Transposable Elements Comparison in Geographically Distant Populations of Spodoptera frugiperda
Satellitome Analysis and Transposable Elements Comparison in Geographically Distant Populations of Spodoptera frugiperda Open
Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm) is a member of the superfamily Noctuoidea that accounts for more than a third of all Lepidoptera and includes a considerable number of agricultural and forest pest species. Spodoptera frugiperda is a p…
View article: Antioxidant Enzymes and Heat-Shock Protein Genes of Green Peach Aphid (Myzus persicae) Under Short-Time Heat Stress
Antioxidant Enzymes and Heat-Shock Protein Genes of Green Peach Aphid (Myzus persicae) Under Short-Time Heat Stress Open
The management of insect pests under fluctuating temperatures has become an interesting area of study due to their ability to stimulate defense mechanisms against heat stress. Therefore, understanding insect’s physiological and molecular r…
View article: The Impact of Ultraviolet-B Radiation on the Sugar Contents and Protective Enzymes in Acyrthosiphon pisum
The Impact of Ultraviolet-B Radiation on the Sugar Contents and Protective Enzymes in Acyrthosiphon pisum Open
Natural and anthropogenic changes have been altering many environmental factors. These include the amount of solar radiation reaching the Earth’s surface. However, the effects of solar radiation on insect physiology have received little at…
View article: Silicon-based induced resistance in maize against fall armyworm [Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)]
Silicon-based induced resistance in maize against fall armyworm [Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)] Open
The fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is a major economic pest in the United States and has recently become a significant concern in African and Asian countries. Due to its increased resistance to current management strategies, includi…
View article: Silicon-based induced resistance in maize against fall armyworm [Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)]
Silicon-based induced resistance in maize against fall armyworm [Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)] Open
The fall armyworm ( Spodoptera frugiperda ) is a major economic pest in the United States and has recently become a significant concern in African and Asian countries. Due to its increased resistance to current management strategies, inclu…
View article: Laccase Catalyzed Oxidative Polymerization of Phloridzin: Polymer Characterization, Antioxidant Capacity and α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activity
Laccase Catalyzed Oxidative Polymerization of Phloridzin: Polymer Characterization, Antioxidant Capacity and α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activity Open
Phloridzin is a naturally occurring dihydrochalcone with various therapeutic properties. However, its low aqueous solubility and poor enzyme inhibitory capacity have limited its application in functional foods and medicines. Inspections of…
View article: Trehalose and glucose levels regulate feeding behavior of the phloem-feeding insect, the pea aphid Acyrthosiphon pisum Harris
Trehalose and glucose levels regulate feeding behavior of the phloem-feeding insect, the pea aphid Acyrthosiphon pisum Harris Open
View article: Long-Term Effect of Elevated CO2 on the Development and Nutrition Contents of the Pea Aphid (Acyrthosiphon pisum)
Long-Term Effect of Elevated CO2 on the Development and Nutrition Contents of the Pea Aphid (Acyrthosiphon pisum) Open
It is predicted that the current atmospheric CO 2 level will be doubled by the end of this century. Here, we investigate the impacts of elevated CO 2 (550 and 750 μL/L) on the development and nutrition status of the green pea aphid for six…
View article: Obstructs-equipped apparatus reduces cannibalism and improves larval survival of the Coccinellid, Harmonia axyridis (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)
Obstructs-equipped apparatus reduces cannibalism and improves larval survival of the Coccinellid, Harmonia axyridis (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) Open
Background Harmonia axyridis (Pallas) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) is an important biocontrol agent in native region of Asia, while its high propensity for cannibalism causes great obstacles in mass production. Provisioning obstructs in rea…
View article: Wheat Varietal Response to Tilletia controversa J. G. Kühn Using qRT-PCR and Laser Confocal Microscopy
Wheat Varietal Response to Tilletia controversa J. G. Kühn Using qRT-PCR and Laser Confocal Microscopy Open
Tilletia controversa J. G. Kühn is a causal organism of dwarf bunt in wheat. Understanding the interaction of wheat and T. controversa is of practical and scientific importance for disease control. In this study, the relative expression of…
View article: Trehalose and glucose levels regulate feeding behaviour in two color morphs of Acyrthosiphon pisum Harris
Trehalose and glucose levels regulate feeding behaviour in two color morphs of Acyrthosiphon pisum Harris Open
Trehalose serves multifarious roles in growth and development in insects. We have previously shown that trehalose regulates Acyrthosiphon pisum chitin metabolism. Accordingly, we hypothesize here that trehalose-regulated A. pisum responses…
View article: Lethal and Sublethal Effects of Long-term Cold Storage on Indoor-reared Harmonia Axyridis Adults
Lethal and Sublethal Effects of Long-term Cold Storage on Indoor-reared Harmonia Axyridis Adults Open
Indoor-reared natural enemy with high quality after long-term cold storage is crucial for sustainable pest management. However, besides survivals, the sublethal effects were not widely been reported. In this study, Harmonia axyridis (Palla…
View article: RNA interference of trehalose-6-phosphate synthase and trehalase genes regulates chitin metabolism in two color morphs of Acyrthosiphon pisum Harris
RNA interference of trehalose-6-phosphate synthase and trehalase genes regulates chitin metabolism in two color morphs of Acyrthosiphon pisum Harris Open
View article: Comparison of root tolerance to drought and aphid (Myzus persicae Sulzer) resistance among different potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) cultivars
Comparison of root tolerance to drought and aphid (Myzus persicae Sulzer) resistance among different potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) cultivars Open
This study was conducted to determine the root system architecture and biochemical responses of three potato ( Solanum tuberosum L.) cultivars to drought and aphid ( Myzus persicae Sulzer) infestation under greenhouse conditions. A factori…
View article: Phytohormone Cross-Talk Synthesizes Glycoalkaloids in Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) in Response to Aphid (Myzus persicae Sulzer) Infestation under Drought Stress
Phytohormone Cross-Talk Synthesizes Glycoalkaloids in Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) in Response to Aphid (Myzus persicae Sulzer) Infestation under Drought Stress Open
Potato production is adversely affected by aphid infestation across the globe. Understanding the mechanism of host plant defense against aphids under drought stress is paramount for insect pest management. This study was conducted to exami…