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View article: Gut Microbe‐Driven Resistance Mechanisms in <i>Propylea Japonica</i> : Insights from Horizontal Gene Transfer and Oxidative Phosphorylation
Gut Microbe‐Driven Resistance Mechanisms in <i>Propylea Japonica</i> : Insights from Horizontal Gene Transfer and Oxidative Phosphorylation Open
Insect–microbial symbiont relationships are widespread in nature and often involve lateral gene transfer. Although the evolutionary processes that allow insects to adapt to complex environments remain largely unknown, it is clear that symb…
View article: First Report of Tomato Mosaic Virus on <i>Hydrangea macrophylla</i> in China
First Report of Tomato Mosaic Virus on <i>Hydrangea macrophylla</i> in China Open
Tomato mosaic virus (ToMV), a member of the genus Tobamovirus within the family Virgaviridae, was first reported in the United States in 1899 (Naik et al. 2025). ToMV exhibits a broad host range, infecting plants from multiple families, in…
View article: Transgenerational effects and mechanisms of Cry1Fa toxin on the non-target Myzus persicae
Transgenerational effects and mechanisms of Cry1Fa toxin on the non-target Myzus persicae Open
Although extensive research has focused on the effects of Cry toxins produced by Bacillus thuringiensis on target insects, fewer studies have explored their impacts and underlying mechanisms on non-target aphids. Herein, we investigated th…
View article: Stage-specific metabolic allocation: nutrient investment strategies during Lysiphlebia japonica Ashmead development
Stage-specific metabolic allocation: nutrient investment strategies during Lysiphlebia japonica Ashmead development Open
Introduction Parasitic wasps are key biological control agents that rely on precise nutrient allocation to regulate host exploitation and optimize their own development. Nutrients, particularly lipids and energy-related metabolites, play a…
View article: Frenemy: adaptive temperate phage_SAP_1432 supports <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> survival in changing temperatures
Frenemy: adaptive temperate phage_SAP_1432 supports <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> survival in changing temperatures Open
It is important to understand how the presence of pathogens could benefit the survival of their hosts during climate change. In this study, we investigated the influence of the heat-resistant temperate phage phage_SAP_1432 on its bacterial…
View article: Emerging sensor technologies for detecting pollutants in ecosystems
Emerging sensor technologies for detecting pollutants in ecosystems Open
View article: The Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Zucchini-Induced Changes in the Host Adaptation of Cotton- and Cucumber-Type Aphis gossypii
The Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Zucchini-Induced Changes in the Host Adaptation of Cotton- and Cucumber-Type Aphis gossypii Open
The polyphagous aphid Aphis gossypii exhibits host-specific biotypes, notably the cotton (Hap1) and cucumber (Hap3) types. While both can adapt to new hosts via zucchini induction, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain unclear. Our in…
View article: Reproduction and Wing Differentiation of Gynoparae Are Regulated by Juvenile Hormone Signaling in Aphis gossypii
Reproduction and Wing Differentiation of Gynoparae Are Regulated by Juvenile Hormone Signaling in Aphis gossypii Open
Gynopara is a specific winged type in the life history of Aphis gossypii. As a key reproduction mode between parthenogenesis and sexual reproduction, it lays sexual females in late autumn. However, little is known about gynoparae because o…
View article: Enrichment of Rearing Conditions of the Spider <i>Pardosa astrigera</i> (Araneae: Lycosidae)
Enrichment of Rearing Conditions of the Spider <i>Pardosa astrigera</i> (Araneae: Lycosidae) Open
Pardosa astrigera is a species of spider that plays an important role in controlling crops pests but is at risk due to human agricultural practices. To optimize laboratory rearing, we developed specialized diets and rearing containers for …
View article: Potential Mechanisms Underlying the Minimal Impact of Cry1Ab1 Protein on Myzus persicae
Potential Mechanisms Underlying the Minimal Impact of Cry1Ab1 Protein on Myzus persicae Open
Transgenic crops have been commercially cultivated for nearly three decades, leading to increasing concerns about their environmental safety, particularly their effects on non-target organisms. This study investigated the underlying mechan…
View article: Pseudomonas Infection Affects the Growth and Development of Aphis gossypii by Disrupting Energy Metabolism and Reproductive Processes
Pseudomonas Infection Affects the Growth and Development of Aphis gossypii by Disrupting Energy Metabolism and Reproductive Processes Open
For instance, Pseudomonas is involved in numerous life processes of A. gossypii and exerts a significant influence on its physiological indicators. The results demonstrate that Pseudomonas infection disturbs the normal growth and developme…
View article: Morphological characteristics, developmental dynamics, and gene temporal expressions across various development stages of Aphis gossypii sexual female
Morphological characteristics, developmental dynamics, and gene temporal expressions across various development stages of Aphis gossypii sexual female Open
Background Aphis gossypii (Hemiptera: Aphididae) is a worldwide polyphagous phloem-feeding agricultural pest, and it can produce offspring by sexual or asexual reproduction. Compared with dozens of generations by parthenogenesis, sexual re…
View article: AgoArmet and AgoC002: key effector proteins in cotton aphids host adaptation
AgoArmet and AgoC002: key effector proteins in cotton aphids host adaptation Open
Aphids are insects that feed on phloem and introduce effector proteins into plant cells through saliva. These effector proteins are key in regulating host plant defense and enhancing aphid host adaptation. We identified these salivary prot…
View article: Chromosome-level genome assembly of cotton thrips Thrips tabaci (Thysanoptera: Thripidae)
Chromosome-level genome assembly of cotton thrips Thrips tabaci (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) Open
Cotton thrip, Thrips tabaci is a major polyphagous pest widely distributed on a variety of crops around the world, causing huge economic losses to agricultural production. Due to its biological and genomic characteristics, this pest can re…
View article: Effects of developmental stages, sex difference, and diet types of the host marmalade hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) on symbiotic bacteria
Effects of developmental stages, sex difference, and diet types of the host marmalade hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) on symbiotic bacteria Open
Introduction Symbiotic bacteria play key roles in a variety of important life processes of insects such as development, reproduction and environmental adaptation, and the elucidation of symbiont population structure and dynamics is crucial…
View article: Chromosome-level genome assembly of marmalade hoverfly Episyrphus balteatus (Diptera: Syrphidae)
Chromosome-level genome assembly of marmalade hoverfly Episyrphus balteatus (Diptera: Syrphidae) Open
Episyrphus balteatus can provide dual ecosystem services including pest control and pollination, which the larvae are excellent predators of aphid pest whereas adults are efficient pollinator. In this study, we assembled a high-quality gen…
View article: Integrated Omics Analysis Reveals Key Pathways in Cotton Defense against Mirid Bug (Adelphocoris suturalis Jakovlev) Feeding
Integrated Omics Analysis Reveals Key Pathways in Cotton Defense against Mirid Bug (Adelphocoris suturalis Jakovlev) Feeding Open
The recent dominance of Adelphocoris suturalis Jakovlev as the primary cotton field pest in Bt-cotton-cultivated areas has generated significant interest in cotton pest control research. This study addresses the limited understanding of co…
View article: Moderate nitrogen application facilitates Bt cotton growth and suppresses population expansion of aphids (Aphis gossypii) by altering plant physiological characteristics
Moderate nitrogen application facilitates Bt cotton growth and suppresses population expansion of aphids (Aphis gossypii) by altering plant physiological characteristics Open
Introduction Excessive application of nitrogen fertilizer in cotton field causes soil and water pollution as well as significant increase of aphid population. Reasonable fertilization is an important approach to improve agricultural produc…
View article: Parasitoid of <i>Aphis Gossypii, Binodoxys Communis</i> Gahan Exhibits Metabolic Changes in Symbiotic Bacterial Community Upon Exposure of Insecticides
Parasitoid of <i>Aphis Gossypii, Binodoxys Communis</i> Gahan Exhibits Metabolic Changes in Symbiotic Bacterial Community Upon Exposure of Insecticides Open
View article: Response of the Propylea japonica Microbiota to Treatment with Cry1B Protein
Response of the Propylea japonica Microbiota to Treatment with Cry1B Protein Open
Propylea japonica (Thunberg) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) is a dominant natural enemy of insect pests in farmland ecosystems. It also serves as an important non-target insect for environmental safety evaluations of transgenic crops. Widespr…
View article: Chromosome level genome assembly of oriental armyworm Mythimna separata
Chromosome level genome assembly of oriental armyworm Mythimna separata Open
View article: Variation of Helicoverpa armigera symbionts across developmental stages and geographic locations
Variation of Helicoverpa armigera symbionts across developmental stages and geographic locations Open
Cotton bollworm ( Helicoverpa armigera) poses a global problem, causing substantial economic and ecological losses. Endosymbionts in insects play crucial roles in multiple insect biological processes. However, the interactions between H. a…
View article: Sublethal toxicity of sulfoxaflor to parasitoid Binodoxys communis Gahan
Sublethal toxicity of sulfoxaflor to parasitoid Binodoxys communis Gahan Open
Integrated pest management is focused on combining biological and chemical controls. There is evidence of a negative impact of neonicotinoids on biological control, however, sulfoxaflor (SFX), a novel insecticide, its impact on parasitoid …
View article: Effects of long-term microplastic pollution on soil heavy metals and metal resistance genes: Distribution patterns and synergistic effects
Effects of long-term microplastic pollution on soil heavy metals and metal resistance genes: Distribution patterns and synergistic effects Open
Heavy metals (HMs) and microplastics (MPs) are two emerging factors threatening global food security. Whether long-term MPs pollution will affect the distribution of HMs and their resistance genes (MRGs) in soil is unknown. Here, metagenom…
View article: Response of the Pardosa astrigera bacterial community to Cry1B protein
Response of the Pardosa astrigera bacterial community to Cry1B protein Open
While genetically modified (GM) crops bring economic benefits to human beings, their impact on non-target organisms has become an important part of environmental safety assessments. Symbiotic bacteria play an important role in eukaryotic b…
View article: Parasitization of Aphis gossypii Glover by Binodoxys communis Gahan Causes Shifts in the Ovarian Bacterial Microbiota
Parasitization of Aphis gossypii Glover by Binodoxys communis Gahan Causes Shifts in the Ovarian Bacterial Microbiota Open
Background: Aphis gossypii Glover is an important agricultural pest distributed worldwide. Binodoxys communis Gahan is the main parasitoid wasp of A. gossypii. Previous studies have shown that parasitization causes reduced egg production i…
View article: Dynamics and diversity of symbiotic bacteria in Apolygus lucorum at different developmental stages
Dynamics and diversity of symbiotic bacteria in Apolygus lucorum at different developmental stages Open
Background Apolygus lucorum is a worldwide omnivorous pest damaging a range of crops and causing great economic losses. Symbiotic bacteria living in insects play a key role in the nutrition, physiology, and behavior of hosts. Here, we pres…
View article: Buchnera breaks the specialization of the cotton-specialized aphid (Aphis gossypii) by providing nutrition through zucchini
Buchnera breaks the specialization of the cotton-specialized aphid (Aphis gossypii) by providing nutrition through zucchini Open
The cotton aphid, Aphis gossypii Glover, is a species of polyphagous aphid with many biotypes, and its host transfer has always been the focus of research on the control of cotton aphid. An important factor affecting aphid specialization i…
View article: Exposure to flupyradifurone affect health of biocontrol parasitoid Binodoxys communis (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) via disrupting detoxification metabolism and lipid synthesis
Exposure to flupyradifurone affect health of biocontrol parasitoid Binodoxys communis (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) via disrupting detoxification metabolism and lipid synthesis Open
Assessing the potential effects of insecticides on beneficial biological control agents is key to facilitating the success of integrated pest management (IPM) approaches. Flupyradifurone (FPF) is a novel neonicotinoid insecticide that is r…
View article: Dynamic changes in species richness and community diversity of symbiotic bacteria in five reproductive morphs of cotton aphid Aphis gossypii Glover (Hemiptera: Aphididae)
Dynamic changes in species richness and community diversity of symbiotic bacteria in five reproductive morphs of cotton aphid Aphis gossypii Glover (Hemiptera: Aphididae) Open
Introduction Reproductive polymorphism and symbiotic bacteria are commonly observed in aphids, but their interaction remains largely unclear. In polymorphic aphid species ( Aphis gossypii ), offspring of parthenogenetic females (PFs) devel…