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View article: Laboratory and Field Bioassays of Arthropod Pathogenic Fungi Application for the Control of the Hazelnut Big Bud Mite, Phytoptus avellanae s. l.
Laboratory and Field Bioassays of Arthropod Pathogenic Fungi Application for the Control of the Hazelnut Big Bud Mite, Phytoptus avellanae s. l. Open
Phytoptus avellanae is a key hazelnut pest, causing the swelling of mixed buds during the autumn–winter period and a compromised nut yield. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of commercial biopesticides based on Beauveria bassi…
View article: The vulnerability of Mediterranean forests to extreme heat and drought events: the case of Holm oak (Quercus ilex L.) dieback in Italy
The vulnerability of Mediterranean forests to extreme heat and drought events: the case of Holm oak (Quercus ilex L.) dieback in Italy Open
Extreme heat waves coupled with severe drought episodes are increasing in frequency in the Mediterranean region. Such climatic events pose significant threats to evergreen sclerophyllous vegetation, despite their inherent resistance and ad…
View article: Microclimatic Parameters, Soil Quality, and Crop Performance of Lettuce, Pepper, and Chili Pepper as Affected by Modified Growing Conditions in a Photovoltaic Plant: A Case Study in the Puglia Region (Italy)
Microclimatic Parameters, Soil Quality, and Crop Performance of Lettuce, Pepper, and Chili Pepper as Affected by Modified Growing Conditions in a Photovoltaic Plant: A Case Study in the Puglia Region (Italy) Open
The performance of lettuce, pepper, and chili pepper, and the biological soil quality, in a ground-mounted PV system under cultivation conditions typical of the Mediterranean environment of the Puglia region were evaluated. Microclimatic p…
View article: Entomopathogenic nematodes: Commercial use and future perspectives
Entomopathogenic nematodes: Commercial use and future perspectives Open
The 100 years of research, development, commercialization and use of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN) since their discovery in the 1920s have seen impressive progress. Nowadays, many EPN products, based on a relatively limited number of EP…
View article: Unveiling host-seeking behaviour in entomopathogenic nematodes via lab-on-a-chip technology
Unveiling host-seeking behaviour in entomopathogenic nematodes via lab-on-a-chip technology Open
View article: Molecular and Morphological Characterization of the Entomopathogenic Nematode Oscheius cyrus (Nematoda: Rhabditidae) and Molecular Variability of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora from Georgia (Caucasus)
Molecular and Morphological Characterization of the Entomopathogenic Nematode Oscheius cyrus (Nematoda: Rhabditidae) and Molecular Variability of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora from Georgia (Caucasus) Open
Surveys were conducted in the village of Shamgona in the Samegrelo Region of West Georgia, and two nematode species belonging to the Oscheius genus and a population of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora were isolated. Integrative diagnosis, com…
View article: Can a Soil Index Reveal Ecosystem Recovery? The Biodiversity Soil Resilience Index: A New Index to Assess Resilience in Environmentally Stressed EcosystemsCan a Soil Index Reveal Ecosystem Recovery? The Biodiversity Soil Resilience Index: A New Index to Assess Resilience in Environmentally Stressed Ecosystems
Can a Soil Index Reveal Ecosystem Recovery? The Biodiversity Soil Resilience Index: A New Index to Assess Resilience in Environmentally Stressed EcosystemsCan a Soil Index Reveal Ecosystem Recovery? The Biodiversity Soil Resilience Index: A New Index to Assess Resilience in Environmentally Stressed Ecosystems Open
Ecological resilience remains a central yet challenging concept to operationalise. In this study, we present the Biological Soil Resilience Index (BSR-Index), a composite, field-deployable metric that integrates three complementary bioindi…
View article: Planting System and Cultivar Influence Olive Key-Pests Infestation in an Olive-Growing Vocated Area
Planting System and Cultivar Influence Olive Key-Pests Infestation in an Olive-Growing Vocated Area Open
Traditional and intensive planting systems have paved the way for the phenomenon of intensification, with the super high-density (SHD) system being the most prominent. This system has demonstrated high levels of profitability due to both t…
View article: CAN THE RETURN TO THE NATURAL CONDITIONS OF IN VIVO PARASITIZATION INCREASE THE INFECTIVITY PERFORMANCE OF EPNS?
CAN THE RETURN TO THE NATURAL CONDITIONS OF IN VIVO PARASITIZATION INCREASE THE INFECTIVITY PERFORMANCE OF EPNS? Open
Experiments are in progress in Apulian asparagus fields for the control of Parahypopta caestrum (Hübner) (Lepidoptera, Cossidae) with microbial control agents (MCAs), mainly entomopathogenic nematodes and fungi.Different bioassays were car…
View article: SUSCEPTIBILITY OF PHILAENUS SPUMARIUS (RHYNCHOTA, APHROPHORIDAE) TO ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES AND FUNGI
SUSCEPTIBILITY OF PHILAENUS SPUMARIUS (RHYNCHOTA, APHROPHORIDAE) TO ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES AND FUNGI Open
Xylella fastidiosa, the causal agent of the devastating “olive quick decline syndrome”, is a xylem-inhabiting gram-negative bacterium that was introduced into the Apulia region of southern Italy. Xylella fastidiosa caused an epidemic outbr…
View article: ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES ASSOCIATION WITH SOIL- DWELLING BACTERIA: THE CASE OF STEINERNEMA FELTIAE
ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES ASSOCIATION WITH SOIL- DWELLING BACTERIA: THE CASE OF STEINERNEMA FELTIAE Open
The symbiosis of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) with bacteria in the genera Photorhabdus and Xenorhabdus is well known. However, other soil-dwelling bacteria can occasionally be isolated from EPNs collected from diseased larvae. Accordi…
View article: Entomopathogens: Theory and practice
Entomopathogens: Theory and practice Open
Entomopathogens are the pathogens of insects, in other words those microorganisms or microscopic infectious agents like viruses, capable of causing them a disease possibly leading to their death. Beyond this simple and obvious definition, …
View article: Prima segnalazione di <em>Xylosandrus crassiusculus</em> (Motschulsky, 1866) (Coleoptera Curculionidae – Scolytinae) in Puglia
Prima segnalazione di <em>Xylosandrus crassiusculus</em> (Motschulsky, 1866) (Coleoptera Curculionidae – Scolytinae) in Puglia Open
Nel presente contributo gli autori segnalano la presenza del coleottero scolitino asiatico Xylosandrus crassiusculus (Motschulsky, 1866) (Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Scolytinae) per la prima volta in Puglia, in provincia di Bari, all’intern…
View article: Effect of increasing doses of zinc in combination with organic materials on the occurrence of entomopathogenic fungi in the soil
Effect of increasing doses of zinc in combination with organic materials on the occurrence of entomopathogenic fungi in the soil Open
The aim of the study was to determine the effect of zinc application in different doses with organic fertilization on the genera composition and the number of CFU (colony-forming units) of entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) in the soil. The expe…
View article: Review of: "Study of four families of the suborder Brachycera (Insecta: Diptera)"
Review of: "Study of four families of the suborder Brachycera (Insecta: Diptera)" Open
Taxonomic paper quite original and interesting. The description of the new species and the details reported on the families seems to me to be well done, with illustrations that are clear and representative.
View article: Thiourea as a polyphenol oxidase inhibitor enhances host infection by the entomopathogenic nematode, Heterorhabditis beicherriana
Thiourea as a polyphenol oxidase inhibitor enhances host infection by the entomopathogenic nematode, Heterorhabditis beicherriana Open
View article: NEW EXTRACTION METHOD OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES USING THE BASIC FLOTAC AND THE MINI-FLOTAC TECHNIQUES
NEW EXTRACTION METHOD OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES USING THE BASIC FLOTAC AND THE MINI-FLOTAC TECHNIQUES Open
The FLOTAC basic technique is a recognised method used mainly in the veterinary field to extract parasites from the faeces of animals found in the stomach and intestine. This study is the first application of the FLOTAC and Mini-FLOTAC tec…
View article: Digital Techniques for Monitoring Cerambyx cerdo in SAC “Gravine di Matera”: Population Size Insights
Digital Techniques for Monitoring Cerambyx cerdo in SAC “Gravine di Matera”: Population Size Insights Open
Monitoring species of Community interest included in Annexes II, IV, and V of the Habitats Directive is mandatory for EU member states under Art. 11 of Directive 92/43 “Habitats”. This study presents a population estimate of Cerambyx cerdo…
View article: Referee report. For: Evaluation of endophytic colonization and establishment of entomopathogenic fungi against Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in tomato plants [version 1; peer review: 3 approved with reservations]
Referee report. For: Evaluation of endophytic colonization and establishment of entomopathogenic fungi against Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in tomato plants [version 1; peer review: 3 approved with reservations] Open
View article: Referee report. For: Evaluation of Entomopathogenic Nematode Isolates against Subterranean Termites under Laboratory and Field Conditions [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
Referee report. For: Evaluation of Entomopathogenic Nematode Isolates against Subterranean Termites under Laboratory and Field Conditions [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] Open
View article: Study of entomopathogenic nematodes and their role in microbial control of pests
Study of entomopathogenic nematodes and their role in microbial control of pests Open
An essential part of managing insect pests is the use of entomopathogenic nematodes and in preventing environmental contamination. Their use has been increasing in recent years. So far, about 30 to 40 nematode families are in contact with …
View article: Reviewer response for version 1
Reviewer response for version 1 Open
The rapid emergence of diseases and parasites in aquatic wildlife requires improved methodologies to identify and characterize new and future pathogens. While microinjection of pathogens directly into a sentinel organism such as zebrafish …
View article: Antimicrobial Peptides (AMP) in the Cell-Free Culture Media of Xenorhabdus budapestensis and X. szentirmaii Exert Anti-Protist Activity against Eukaryotic Vertebrate Pathogens including Histomonas meleagridis and Leishmania donovani Species
Antimicrobial Peptides (AMP) in the Cell-Free Culture Media of Xenorhabdus budapestensis and X. szentirmaii Exert Anti-Protist Activity against Eukaryotic Vertebrate Pathogens including Histomonas meleagridis and Leishmania donovani Species Open
Anti-microbial peptides provide a powerful toolkit for combating multidrug resistance. Combating eukaryotic pathogens is complicated because the intracellular drug targets in the eukaryotic pathogen are frequently homologs of cellular stru…
View article: Entomopathogenic nematodes and their symbiotic bacteria: from genes to field uses
Entomopathogenic nematodes and their symbiotic bacteria: from genes to field uses Open
The term “microbial control” has been used to describe the use of microbial pathogens (bacteria, viruses, or fungi) or entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) to control various insect pest populations. EPNs are among the best biocontrol agents,…
View article: Antimicrobial Peptides for Combating Eukaryotic Pathogens: Anti-Histomonal, and Anti-Leishmanial Potential of Antimicrobial Peptides Released by Entomopathogenic Nematode Symbiont Bacteria
Antimicrobial Peptides for Combating Eukaryotic Pathogens: Anti-Histomonal, and Anti-Leishmanial Potential of Antimicrobial Peptides Released by Entomopathogenic Nematode Symbiont Bacteria Open
Antimicrobial peptides provide a powerful toolkit for combating multidrug resistance. Combatting eukaryotic pathogens is complicated by the fact, the intracellular drug targets in the eukaryotic pathogen are frequently homologs of cellular…
View article: Assessment of soil quality in wetlands in Eastern Sicily
Assessment of soil quality in wetlands in Eastern Sicily Open
Wetlands are of great importance for biodiversity as they support a rich variety of plant and animal species, and the presence of endemic and migratory species is frequent. It is therefore necessary to protect and monitor such areas. The w…
View article: Intruding into a conversation: how behavioral manipulation could support management of Xylella fastidiosa and its insect vectors
Intruding into a conversation: how behavioral manipulation could support management of Xylella fastidiosa and its insect vectors Open
View article: XENOFOOD—An Autoclaved Feed Supplement Containing Autoclavable Antimicrobial Peptides—Exerts Anticoccidial GI Activity, and Causes Bursa Enlargement, but Has No Detectable Harmful Effects in Broiler Cockerels despite In Vitro Detectable Cytotoxicity on LHM Cells
XENOFOOD—An Autoclaved Feed Supplement Containing Autoclavable Antimicrobial Peptides—Exerts Anticoccidial GI Activity, and Causes Bursa Enlargement, but Has No Detectable Harmful Effects in Broiler Cockerels despite In Vitro Detectable Cytotoxicity on LHM Cells Open
Entomopathogenic bacteria are obligate symbionts of entomopathogenic nematode (EPN) species. These bacteria biosynthesize and release non-ribosomal-templated hybrid peptides (NR-AMPs), with strong, and large-spectral antimicrobial potentia…
View article: XENOFOOD - An Autoclaved Feed Supplement Containing Autoclavable Antimicrobial Peptides - Exerts Anticoccidial GI Activity, and Causes Bursa Enlargement, But Has No Detectable Harmful Effects In Broiler Cockerels Despite <em>In Vitro</em> Cytotoxic Ingredients
XENOFOOD - An Autoclaved Feed Supplement Containing Autoclavable Antimicrobial Peptides - Exerts Anticoccidial GI Activity, and Causes Bursa Enlargement, But Has No Detectable Harmful Effects In Broiler Cockerels Despite <em>In Vitro</em> Cytotoxic Ingredients Open
Whether the different NR-AMPs could ever be utilized as drugs not only against prokaryotic (bacteria) pathogens but eukaryotic (fungal pathogens, and parasitic protists) depends on the side effects. To get experimental experience about the…
View article: Interactions between Entomopathogenic Fungi and Entomopathogenic Nematodes
Interactions between Entomopathogenic Fungi and Entomopathogenic Nematodes Open
Entomopathogenic fungi and entomopathogenic nematodes are globally distributed soil organisms capable of infecting and killing a vast variety of insects. Therefore, these organisms are frequently used as biocontrol agents in insect pest ma…