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View article: The Gut Microbial Community of Solitary Bees is Acquired through Host and Location Filtering
The Gut Microbial Community of Solitary Bees is Acquired through Host and Location Filtering Open
Species traits and environmental conditions are among the many factors that shape bee communities. Their effective conservation is currently challenged due to global changes. The gut microbiome likely contributes to bee plasticity and resi…
View article: Aphid Infestation and Predator Dynamics in Cultivated Ruta chalepensis: Evidence of Myzus persicae Adaptation and Natural Enemy Responses
Aphid Infestation and Predator Dynamics in Cultivated Ruta chalepensis: Evidence of Myzus persicae Adaptation and Natural Enemy Responses Open
Ruta chalepensis (Rutaceae), commonly known as rue, is traditionally recognized for its medicinal applications and cultural associations with mysticism. In addition to its ethnobotanical relevance, R. chalepensis has been reported to posse…
View article: Beyond Bees: Evidence of Bird Visitation and Putative Pollination in the Golden Lotus (Musella lasiocarpa)—One of the Six Buddhist Flowers—Through Field Surveys and Citizen Science
Beyond Bees: Evidence of Bird Visitation and Putative Pollination in the Golden Lotus (Musella lasiocarpa)—One of the Six Buddhist Flowers—Through Field Surveys and Citizen Science Open
Vertebrate pollination is widespread in Musaceae, with birds and bats serving as the main pollen vectors across the family. While these systems are typically well defined, the Golden Lotus (Musella lasiocarpa) has long been regarded as an …
View article: Design, Synthesis, and Aphicidal Activity of Novel Insect Neuropeptide Kinin Receptor Antagonists, Targeting the Ser<sup>2</sup> Ligand Position
Design, Synthesis, and Aphicidal Activity of Novel Insect Neuropeptide Kinin Receptor Antagonists, Targeting the Ser<sup>2</sup> Ligand Position Open
Traditional chemical pesticides have raised significant environmental and health concerns, driving the pursuit of safer alternatives. Aphids, notorious for causing extensive agricultural damage and transmitting plant diseases, represent pr…
View article: Isolation and Characterization of a Native Metarhizium rileyi Strain Mrpgbm2408 from Paralipsa gularis in Maize: First Data on Efficacy and Enzymatic Host Response Dynamics
Isolation and Characterization of a Native Metarhizium rileyi Strain Mrpgbm2408 from Paralipsa gularis in Maize: First Data on Efficacy and Enzymatic Host Response Dynamics Open
Paralipsa gularis (Zeller) has become an increasingly destructive pest in both storage and field ecosystems, particularly affecting maize crops across China. As chemical control methods face limitations due to resistance development and en…
View article: Artificial intelligence in the mass production of natural enemies for biological control in modern agriculture
Artificial intelligence in the mass production of natural enemies for biological control in modern agriculture Open
The increasing challenges posed by pest infestations in contemporary agriculture demand sustainable alternatives to conventional pesticides. Biological control (BC), which utilizes natural enemies (NEs) such as predators and parasitoids, o…
View article: Phytochemistry, Mode of Action Predictions, and Synergistic Potential of Hypenia irregularis Essential Oil Mixtures for Controlling Aedes aegypti
Phytochemistry, Mode of Action Predictions, and Synergistic Potential of Hypenia irregularis Essential Oil Mixtures for Controlling Aedes aegypti Open
Aedes aegypti, also known as the yellow fever mosquito, presents a major public health challenge, highlighting the need for effective biorational agents for mosquito control. Here, we investigated the synergistic effects of essential oil m…
View article: RNAi biopesticides for precision control of invasive pests and pathogens in 3D forests: Quantum leap towards eco-friendly alternatives
RNAi biopesticides for precision control of invasive pests and pathogens in 3D forests: Quantum leap towards eco-friendly alternatives Open
View article: RNA Interference in Fungal Plant Pathogens: What Do We Know from Botrytis cinerea with Research Hotspots and Gaps, and What Are the Future Directions?
RNA Interference in Fungal Plant Pathogens: What Do We Know from Botrytis cinerea with Research Hotspots and Gaps, and What Are the Future Directions? Open
RNA interference (RNAi) has emerged as a promising tool for controlling fungal plant pathogens, offering a targeted and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional chemical fungicides. Botrytis cinerea, the causative agent of gray …
View article: Salivary effectors Fomyr6 and Foαglu1 facilitate <i>Frankliniella occidentalis</i> in overcoming the defense of kidney bean plant
Salivary effectors Fomyr6 and Foαglu1 facilitate <i>Frankliniella occidentalis</i> in overcoming the defense of kidney bean plant Open
BACKGROUND Frankliniella occidentalis (western flower thrips, WFT), a highly destructive polyphagous pest, has evolved sophisticated mechanisms to overcome plant defenses. Salivary effectors play a crucial role in this process. In this stu…
View article: A Novel Neotropical Bacillus siamensis Strain Inhibits Soil-Borne Plant Pathogens and Promotes Soybean Growth
A Novel Neotropical Bacillus siamensis Strain Inhibits Soil-Borne Plant Pathogens and Promotes Soybean Growth Open
Soil-borne fungal pathogens such as Sclerotium spp., Rhizoctonia spp., and Macrophomina spp. pose significant threats to global agriculture, with soybean crops among the most severely affected due to damping-off disease. These pathogens ca…
View article: Antifungal activities and underlying mechanisms of carvacrol against <scp><i>Neopestalotiopsis saprophytica</i></scp> causing leaf brown spot in <scp><i>Rosa roxburghii</i></scp>
Antifungal activities and underlying mechanisms of carvacrol against <span><i>Neopestalotiopsis saprophytica</i></span> causing leaf brown spot in <span><i>Rosa roxburghii</i></span> Open
BACKGROUND Rosa roxburghii produces a distinctive edible fruit renowned for its high vitamin C content and medicinal properties. Leaf brown spot is a newly identified fungal disease in R. roxburghii , causing considerable production losses…
View article: Silicon-coated carbon quantum dots composite nanomaterials mediate pest resistance activation in tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum)
Silicon-coated carbon quantum dots composite nanomaterials mediate pest resistance activation in tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) Open
Background Plant resistance inducers based on nanomaterials (NMs) are a cutting-edge and promising field of interdisciplinary research, focused on developing environmentally and ecologically friendly alternatives for protecting crops. Stud…
View article: Propolis Stands out as a Multifaceted Natural Product: Meta-Analysis on Its Sources, Bioactivities, Applications, and Future Perspectives
Propolis Stands out as a Multifaceted Natural Product: Meta-Analysis on Its Sources, Bioactivities, Applications, and Future Perspectives Open
Honeybee (Apis spp.) products have been used for centuries due to their nutritional value and diverse healing properties. Propolis, produced by honeybees, is a unique resin collected from tree buds, sap flows, and other plant exudates, whi…
View article: Adipokinetic Hormones and Their Receptor Regulate the Locomotor Behavior in Tribolium castaneum
Adipokinetic Hormones and Their Receptor Regulate the Locomotor Behavior in Tribolium castaneum Open
The regulation of locomotor behavior is essential for insects to perform their life activities. The central nervous system plays a pivotal role in modulating physiological behaviors, particularly movement, with neuropeptides serving as key…
View article: Deciphering the intricacies of chlorantraniliprole, azadirachtin and uniconazole interactions with fall armyworm in maize: a comprehensive analysis through transcriptomic and metabolomic profiling
Deciphering the intricacies of chlorantraniliprole, azadirachtin and uniconazole interactions with fall armyworm in maize: a comprehensive analysis through transcriptomic and metabolomic profiling Open
BACKGROUND Maize is a critically important world staple food, yet its productivity is exposed to a notorious invasive pest of the fall armyworm ( Spodoptera frugiperda ). To discern the transgenerational effects and potential pest control …
View article: Insect metamorphosis and chitin metabolism under <scp>miRNA</scp> regulation: a review with current advances
Insect metamorphosis and chitin metabolism under <span>miRNA</span> regulation: a review with current advances Open
Insect metamorphosis is a complex developmental process regulated by microRNAs (miRNAs) and hormonal signaling pathways. Key genes driving insect ontogenic changes are precisely modulated by miRNAs, which interact with 20‐hydroxyecdysone (…
View article: Effects of different pollination treatments on the fertilization physiology and fruit production in passion fruit
Effects of different pollination treatments on the fertilization physiology and fruit production in passion fruit Open
View article: Phylogenetic relationship analysis of leafhopper subfamily Iassinae (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) based on low-coverage whole-genome data
Phylogenetic relationship analysis of leafhopper subfamily Iassinae (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) based on low-coverage whole-genome data Open
Iassinae, a widely distributed group of herbivorous pest insects, is a subfamily of Cicadellidae. Previous studies on the phylogeny of Iassinae were mostly based on morphological characteristics, mitochondrial genomes, and molecular fragme…
View article: First insights towards RNAi-based management of the pollen beetle Brassicogethes viridescens, with risk assessment against model non-target pollinator and biocontrol insects
First insights towards RNAi-based management of the pollen beetle Brassicogethes viridescens, with risk assessment against model non-target pollinator and biocontrol insects Open
View article: Transcriptome and Neuroendocrinome Responses to Environmental Stress in the Model and Pest Insect Spodoptera frugiperda
Transcriptome and Neuroendocrinome Responses to Environmental Stress in the Model and Pest Insect Spodoptera frugiperda Open
The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, is one of the most notorious pest insects, causing damage to more than 350 plant species, and is feared worldwide as an invasive pest species since it exhibits high adaptivity against environmental…
View article: The expansion and loss of specific olfactory genes in relatives of parasitic lice, the stored-product psocids (Psocodea: Liposcelididae)
The expansion and loss of specific olfactory genes in relatives of parasitic lice, the stored-product psocids (Psocodea: Liposcelididae) Open
View article: Regulatory Landscape Surrounding Approval and Authorisation of dsRNA-Based Plant Protection Products in Europe
Regulatory Landscape Surrounding Approval and Authorisation of dsRNA-Based Plant Protection Products in Europe Open
View article: Diversity and Distribution of Fruit Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) Across Ugandan Mango Growing Ecological Zones: Dominance of Bactrocera Dorsalis and First Reporting of Dacus Eclipsis, Dacus Humeralis, and Dacus Armatus
Diversity and Distribution of Fruit Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) Across Ugandan Mango Growing Ecological Zones: Dominance of Bactrocera Dorsalis and First Reporting of Dacus Eclipsis, Dacus Humeralis, and Dacus Armatus Open
View article: Neuropeptide Ccap Regulates Locomotor Behavior Via Ccap-R2 in Leptinotarsa Decemlineata
Neuropeptide Ccap Regulates Locomotor Behavior Via Ccap-R2 in Leptinotarsa Decemlineata Open
View article: Iprodione impairs reproductive health of Chinese honeybee (Apis cerana cerana) drones via morphological alterations, sperm dysfunction, ATPase inhibition, and colony-level compensation mechanisms
Iprodione impairs reproductive health of Chinese honeybee (Apis cerana cerana) drones via morphological alterations, sperm dysfunction, ATPase inhibition, and colony-level compensation mechanisms Open
View article: Consortia Of Bacillus Sp. Ly05 And Bacillus Cereus Lgy06 Immobilized On Coconut Shell Charcoal Remediates Pendimethalin and Cadmium Contaminated Sites In-Situ And Alleviates Peanut’S Continuous Cropping Obstacles
Consortia Of Bacillus Sp. Ly05 And Bacillus Cereus Lgy06 Immobilized On Coconut Shell Charcoal Remediates Pendimethalin and Cadmium Contaminated Sites In-Situ And Alleviates Peanut’S Continuous Cropping Obstacles Open
View article: Preparation of β-Myrcene-Chitosan Nanoparticles and Their Uptake and Toxicity in Aedes aegypti Larvae
Preparation of β-Myrcene-Chitosan Nanoparticles and Their Uptake and Toxicity in Aedes aegypti Larvae Open
Mosquito control still relies heavily on synthetic molecules, which can lead to the selection of resistant populations and undesirable environmental problems. This study described the preparation of a nanoparticle of the plant-derived mole…
View article: Pesticide use in integrated pest and pollinator management framework to protect pollinator health
Pesticide use in integrated pest and pollinator management framework to protect pollinator health Open
Agricultural pesticides have historically been a critical tool in controlling pests and diseases, preventing widespread suffering and crop losses that led to catastrophes such as the Great Irish Famine (1845–1852) and the Cotton Boll Weevi…
View article: Genetic diversity and population structure of Dalbulus maidis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) in South America
Genetic diversity and population structure of Dalbulus maidis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) in South America Open
The corn leafhopper, Dalbulus maidis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) and its associated corn stunt disease are considered the main production drawback currently faced by maize growers across South America, especially in Brazil. Native to Mexico …