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View article: Host Adaptability and Genetic Mechanisms of the Rice Strain of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda)
Host Adaptability and Genetic Mechanisms of the Rice Strain of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) Open
The fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is an invasive pest of global concern, posing a significant threat to food security. It can be divided into two biotypes: the rice strain (RS) and the corn strain (CS). These two biotypes are nearl…
View article: Enhanced immune responses of gregarious larvae contribute to successful adult migration in the migratory oriental armyworm
Enhanced immune responses of gregarious larvae contribute to successful adult migration in the migratory oriental armyworm Open
Migratory insect pests tend to suddenly immigrate into new habitats over a short period to simultaneously lay eggs in clusters, resulting in gregarious larvae that cause severe damage to crops. These aggregated larvae can adapt well to var…
View article: Nutribloods: Novel synthetic lepidopteran haemolymphs for understanding insect–microbe nutritional interactions in vitro
Nutribloods: Novel synthetic lepidopteran haemolymphs for understanding insect–microbe nutritional interactions in vitro Open
Understanding the role of nutrients in microbial population dynamics relies on a sound appreciation of their nutritional environment and how this may vary in different habitats. For microbial pathogens and commensals, this can be especiall…
View article: Combining in vivo and in vitro approaches to better understand host‐pathogen nutritional interactions
Combining in vivo and in vitro approaches to better understand host‐pathogen nutritional interactions Open
Nutrition often shapes the outcome of host–parasite interactions, however understanding the mechanisms by which this occurs is often confounded by the intimate nature of the association and by the fact that the host and parasite may compet…
View article: Going Home: Evacuation-Migration Decisions of Hurricane Katrina Survivors
Going Home: Evacuation-Migration Decisions of Hurricane Katrina Survivors Open
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, many evacuees from the Gulf region began the difficult process of deciding whether to rebuild or restart elsewhere. We examine pre-Katrina Gulf residents' decision to return to the postdisaster Gulf region…
View article: Landscape of structural variants reveals insights for local adaptations in the Asian corn borer
Landscape of structural variants reveals insights for local adaptations in the Asian corn borer Open
Capturing the genetic diversity of different wild populations is crucial for unraveling the mechanisms of adaptation and establishing links between genome evolution and local adaptation. The Asian corn borer (ACB) moth has undergone natura…
View article: Extreme genetic signatures of local adaptation in a notorious rice pest, <i>Chilo suppressalis</i>
Extreme genetic signatures of local adaptation in a notorious rice pest, <i>Chilo suppressalis</i> Open
Climatic variation stands as a significant driving force behind genetic differentiation and the evolution of adaptive traits. Chilo (C.) suppressalis, commonly known as the rice stem borer, is a highly destructive pest that crucially harms…
View article: Combining biological control approaches for managing insect crop pests in the field can generate interactive effects
Combining biological control approaches for managing insect crop pests in the field can generate interactive effects Open
With the loss of effective chemical controls of crop pests, a move towards biological controls is a way to future‐proof our agricultural system. Floral field margins have shown successes in reducing crop pests, though the effect may not be…
View article: Novel Mito‐Nuclear Combinations Facilitate the Global Invasion of a Major Agricultural Crop Pest
Novel Mito‐Nuclear Combinations Facilitate the Global Invasion of a Major Agricultural Crop Pest Open
A fundamental understanding of the underlying mechanisms involved in biological invasions is crucial to developing effective risk assessment and control measures against invasive species. The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda, is …
View article: Densovirus infection facilitates plant–virus transmission by an aphid
Densovirus infection facilitates plant–virus transmission by an aphid Open
Summary The interactions among plant viruses, insect vectors, and host plants have been well studied; however, the roles of insect viruses in this system have largely been neglected. We investigated the effects of MpnDV infection on aphid …
View article: The transition from diet to blood: Exploring homeostasis in the insect haemolymph nutrient pool
The transition from diet to blood: Exploring homeostasis in the insect haemolymph nutrient pool Open
Nutrition is vital to health, but while the link between diet and body nutritional composition is well explored in humans and other vertebrates, this information is not well understood in insects, despite the vital roles they play in ecosy…
View article: Combining<i>in vivo</i>and<i>in vitro</i>approaches to better understand host-pathogen interactions
Combining<i>in vivo</i>and<i>in vitro</i>approaches to better understand host-pathogen interactions Open
Nutrition often shapes the outcome of host-parasite interactions, however understanding the mechanisms by which this occurs is confounded by the intimate nature of the association and by the fact that the host and parasite may compete for …
View article: Nutribloods: novel synthetic lepidopteran haemolymphs for understanding insect-microbe interactions<i>in vitro</i>
Nutribloods: novel synthetic lepidopteran haemolymphs for understanding insect-microbe interactions<i>in vitro</i> Open
Understanding the role of nutrients in microbial population dynamics relies on a sound appreciation of their nutritional environment and how this may vary in different habitats. For microbial pathogens and commensals, this can be especiall…
View article: Does daily activity overlap of seven mesocarnivores vary based on human development?
Does daily activity overlap of seven mesocarnivores vary based on human development? Open
Many species of wildlife alter their daily activity patterns in response to co-occurring species as well as the surrounding environment. Often smaller or subordinate species alter their activity patterns to avoid being active at the same t…
View article: Trauma surgical skill sustainment at the University of Chicago AMEDD Military-Civilian Trauma Team Training Site: an observation report
Trauma surgical skill sustainment at the University of Chicago AMEDD Military-Civilian Trauma Team Training Site: an observation report Open
Background The Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Military-Civilian Trauma Team Training (AMCT3) Program was developed to enhance the trauma competency and capability of the medical force by embedding providers at busy civilian trauma centers…
View article: A dicistrovirus increases pupal mortality in Spodoptera frugiperda by suppressing protease activity and inhibiting larval diet consumption
A dicistrovirus increases pupal mortality in Spodoptera frugiperda by suppressing protease activity and inhibiting larval diet consumption Open
Understanding interactions between viruses and their hosts is conducive to enabling better application of viruses as biocontrol agents. Certain viruses carried by parasitic wasps enhance the parasitic efficiency of wasp-larvae by protectin…
View article: The complex interactions between nutrition, immunity and infection in insects
The complex interactions between nutrition, immunity and infection in insects Open
Insects are the most diverse animal group on the planet. Their success is reflected by the diversity of habitats in which they live. However, these habitats have undergone great changes in recent decades; understanding how these changes af…
View article: Global genomic signature reveals the evolution of fall armyworm in the Eastern hemisphere
Global genomic signature reveals the evolution of fall armyworm in the Eastern hemisphere Open
The major plant pest fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda, is native to the Americas and has colonized Africa and Asia within the Eastern hemisphere since 2016, causing severe damage to multiple agricultural crop species. However, th…
View article: A mixed-model approach for estimating drivers of microbiota community composition and differential taxonomic abundance
A mixed-model approach for estimating drivers of microbiota community composition and differential taxonomic abundance Open
Next-generation sequencing (NGS) and metabarcoding approaches are increasingly applied to wild animal populations, but there is a disconnect between the widely applied generalized linear mixed model (GLMM) approaches commonly used to study…
View article: Preliminary insight into the reproductive traits of the flapper skate Dipturus intermedius using in-field ultrasonography and circulating hormone concentrations
Preliminary insight into the reproductive traits of the flapper skate Dipturus intermedius using in-field ultrasonography and circulating hormone concentrations Open
Due to global population declines, there is a pressing need for data on the life history traits of many elasmobranch species to support the development of species-specific management plans. A lack of information on the reproductive cycle o…
View article: The impact of field margins on biological pest control: a meta-analysis
The impact of field margins on biological pest control: a meta-analysis Open
Floral field margins are known to benefit invertebrate species diversity and abundance within agricultural landscapes, but variation in success limits widespread uptake. Understanding how variation within floral field margins can affect ce…
View article: Pre-Implantation Bovine Embryo Evaluation—From Optics to Omics and Beyond
Pre-Implantation Bovine Embryo Evaluation—From Optics to Omics and Beyond Open
Approximately 80% of the ~1.5 million bovine embryos transferred in 2021 were in vitro produced. However, only ~27% of the transferred IVP embryos will result in live births. The ~73% pregnancy failures are partly due to transferring poor-…
View article: Population Genomics Provide Insights into the Evolution and Adaptation of the Asia Corn Borer
Population Genomics Provide Insights into the Evolution and Adaptation of the Asia Corn Borer Open
Understanding the genetic basis of pest adaptive evolution and the risk of adaptation in response to climate change is essential for the development of sustainable agricultural practices. However, the genetic basis of climatic adaptation f…
View article: Biological control interventions reduce pest abundance and crop damage while maintaining natural enemies in sub-Saharan Africa: a meta-analysis
Biological control interventions reduce pest abundance and crop damage while maintaining natural enemies in sub-Saharan Africa: a meta-analysis Open
Insect pests are a major challenge to smallholder crop production in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where access to synthetic pesticides, which are linked to environmental and health risks, is often limited. Biological control interventions cou…
View article: Gut microbial community supplementation and reduction modulates African armyworm susceptibility to a baculovirus
Gut microbial community supplementation and reduction modulates African armyworm susceptibility to a baculovirus Open
Gut microbiota stimulates the immune system and inhibits pathogens, and thus, it is critical for disease prevention. Probiotics represent an effective alternative to antibiotics used for the therapy and prevention of bacterial diseases. Pr…
View article: Regional Monitoring of Fall Armyworm (FAW) Using Early Warning Systems
Regional Monitoring of Fall Armyworm (FAW) Using Early Warning Systems Open
The second United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG2), zero hunger, aims to improve the productivity, food security, nutrition, and sustainability of small-scale farmers. The fall armyworm (FAW, Spodoptera frugiperda) has been deva…
View article: First report of invasive Fall armyworm and African armyworm sharing the same maize plants in the field: implications for intra-guild competition
First report of invasive Fall armyworm and African armyworm sharing the same maize plants in the field: implications for intra-guild competition Open
Both the native African armyworm ( Spodoptera exempta Walker), AAW, and the invasive Fall armyworm ( Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith), FAW, attack maize in Africa. The invasion of FAW in Africa has created a scenario where these two Spodo…