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View article: <scp>RNAi</scp> ‐mediated gene silencing of a <scp>26S</scp> proteasome subunit increases mortality of the Japanese beetle <scp> <i>Popillia japonica</i> </scp>
<span>RNAi</span> ‐mediated gene silencing of a <span>26S</span> proteasome subunit increases mortality of the Japanese beetle <span> <i>Popillia japonica</i> </span> Open
BACKGROUND The Japanese beetle Popillia japonica (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) is a highly polyphagous quarantine invasive species causing severe crop damages. Its management is based on broad‐spectrum insecticides and sustainable alternative…
View article: Analyzing Heavy Metals and Minerals in Methanolic Leaves, Stem, and Root Extracts of Bryophyllum pinnatum, Cochlospermum tintorium, and Erythrina senegalensis: Exploring the Public Health Implications
Analyzing Heavy Metals and Minerals in Methanolic Leaves, Stem, and Root Extracts of Bryophyllum pinnatum, Cochlospermum tintorium, and Erythrina senegalensis: Exploring the Public Health Implications Open
This study investigated the distribution of heavy metals and mineral elements in the methanolic extracts of leaves, roots, and stems of Bryophyllum pinnatum, Cochlospermum tintorium, and Erythrina senegalensis in Takum, Taraba State. The c…
View article: ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF BITTER LEAF (Vernonia amygdalina) EXTRACTS ON Escherichia coli AND Staphylococcus aureus
ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF BITTER LEAF (Vernonia amygdalina) EXTRACTS ON Escherichia coli AND Staphylococcus aureus Open
In recent years, there has been a growing global health concern, necessitating the search for potent, resistance-free medicinal plants with antibacterial properties. This study evaluates the phytochemical and antibacterial properties of Ve…
View article: Natterin-like and legumain insect gut proteins promote the multiplication of a vector-borne bacterial plant pathogen
Natterin-like and legumain insect gut proteins promote the multiplication of a vector-borne bacterial plant pathogen Open
Phytoplasmas are phloem-limited plant pathogenic bacteria causing diseases in many plant species. They are transmitted by Hemipteran insect species in a persistent-propagative manner. Phytoplasmas are wall-less, and their membrane proteins…
View article: RNA interference protocols for gene silencing in the spittlebug Philaenus spumarius, vector of Xylella fastidiosa
RNA interference protocols for gene silencing in the spittlebug Philaenus spumarius, vector of Xylella fastidiosa Open
RNA interference (RNAi) is double stranded RNA (dsRNA)-based gene silencing mechanism. Exogenous dsRNAs application to crops has raised as a powerful tool to control agricultural pests. In particular, several sap-feeder are important plant…
View article: Distribution and prevalence of viral genomes in Italian populations of the invasive brown marmorated stink bug Halyomorpha halys
Distribution and prevalence of viral genomes in Italian populations of the invasive brown marmorated stink bug Halyomorpha halys Open
Halyomorpha halys (Stål), the brown marmorated stink bug, is a highly invasive insect species that causes significant agricultural losses, especially to orchard fruits, vegetables, herbaceous and ornamental plants. It is also a nuisance pe…
View article: Lab-scale method for plant-mediated delivery of dsRNAs to phloem-feeding leafhoppers
Lab-scale method for plant-mediated delivery of dsRNAs to phloem-feeding leafhoppers Open
RNA interference (RNAi) regulates gene expression in eukaryotes, and it is an emerging tool in crop protection by exogenous applications of double-stranded RNAs (dsRNAs) to silence the expression of essential pest genes. Nevertheless, deli…
View article: Transcriptional profile of selected flavescence dorée phytoplasma genes during infection of insect vectors and host plants
Transcriptional profile of selected flavescence dorée phytoplasma genes during infection of insect vectors and host plants Open
Flavescence dorée is an economically important vector-borne disease of grapevine in Europe caused by phytoplasmas belonging to the 16SrV ribosomal group. Expression profiles of 11 genes of the Flavescence dorée phytoplasma (FDp) were analy…
View article: Metatranscriptomic Assessment of the Microbial Community Associated With the Flavescence dorée Phytoplasma Insect Vector Scaphoideus titanus
Metatranscriptomic Assessment of the Microbial Community Associated With the Flavescence dorée Phytoplasma Insect Vector Scaphoideus titanus Open
Phytoplasmas are insect-borne pathogenic bacteria that cause major economic losses to several crops worldwide. The dynamic microbial community associated with insect vectors influences several aspects of their biology, including their vect…
View article: All Virus sequences originated for VIROPLANT by all partners and deposited in NCBI
All Virus sequences originated for VIROPLANT by all partners and deposited in NCBI Open
All Virus sequences originated for VIROPLANT by all partners and deposited in NCBI
View article: All Virus sequences originated for VIROPLANT by all partners and deposited in NCBI
All Virus sequences originated for VIROPLANT by all partners and deposited in NCBI Open
All Virus sequences originated for VIROPLANT by all partners and deposited in NCBI
View article: Silencing of ATP Synthase β Impairs Egg Development in the Leafhopper Scaphoideus titanus, Vector of the Phytoplasma Associated with Grapevine Flavescence Dorée
Silencing of ATP Synthase β Impairs Egg Development in the Leafhopper Scaphoideus titanus, Vector of the Phytoplasma Associated with Grapevine Flavescence Dorée Open
Scaphoideus titanus (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) is the natural vector of Flavescence dorée phytoplasma, a quarantine pest of grapevine with severe impact on European viticulture. RNA interference (RNAi) machinery components are present in S.…
View article: Silencing of ATP synthase β induces female sterility in a leafhopper phytoplasma vector
Silencing of ATP synthase β induces female sterility in a leafhopper phytoplasma vector Open
The leafhopper Euscelidius variegatus Kirschbaum (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) is a natural vector of the 'Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris' and a laboratory vector of the phytoplasma associated with grapevine Flavescence dorée.Previous studies …
View article: Oleosin Cor a 15 is a novel allergen for Italian hazelnut allergic children
Oleosin Cor a 15 is a novel allergen for Italian hazelnut allergic children Open
Background Hazelnut allergy, which is characterized by symptoms that range from mild to severe, is one of the most common allergies in children throughout Europe, and an accurate diagnosis of this allergy is therefore essential. However, l…
View article: Bacteriophage-Host Association in the Phytoplasma Insect Vector Euscelidius variegatus
Bacteriophage-Host Association in the Phytoplasma Insect Vector Euscelidius variegatus Open
Insect vectors transmit viruses and bacteria that can cause severe diseases in plants and economic losses due to a decrease in crop production. Insect vectors, like all other organisms, are colonized by a community of various microorganism…
View article: Silencing of ATP synthase β reduces phytoplasma multiplication in the leafhopper vector<i>Euscelidius variegatus</i>
Silencing of ATP synthase β reduces phytoplasma multiplication in the leafhopper vector<i>Euscelidius variegatus</i> Open
The leafhopper Euscelidius variegatus is a natural vector of the chrysanthemum yellows phytoplasma (CYp) and a laboratory vector of the Flavescence dorée phytoplasma (FDp). Previous studies indicated a crucial role for insect ATP synthase …
View article: The Molecular Priming of Defense Responses is Differently Regulated in Grapevine Genotypes Following Elicitor Application against Powdery Mildew
The Molecular Priming of Defense Responses is Differently Regulated in Grapevine Genotypes Following Elicitor Application against Powdery Mildew Open
Molecular changes associated with response to powdery mildew (PM) caused by Erysiphe necator have been largely explored in Vitis vinifera cultivars, but little is known on transcriptional and metabolic modifications following application o…
View article: Biological characterization of Euscelidius variegatus iflavirus 1
Biological characterization of Euscelidius variegatus iflavirus 1 Open
Virus-based biocontrol technologies represent sustainable alternatives to pesticides and insecticides. Phytoplasmas are prokaryotic plant pathogens causing severe losses to crops worldwide. Novel approaches are needed since insecticides ag…
View article: New Viral Sequences Identified in the Flavescence Dorée Phytoplasma Vector Scaphoideus titanus
New Viral Sequences Identified in the Flavescence Dorée Phytoplasma Vector Scaphoideus titanus Open
(1) Background: The leafhopper Scaphoideus titanus is the primary vector of Flavescence dorée phytoplasma (FDp) in European vineyards. Flavescence dorée is one of the most severely damaging diseases of Vitis vinifera and, consequently, a m…
View article: Genetic Diversity of Flavescence Dorée Phytoplasmas at the Vineyard Scale
Genetic Diversity of Flavescence Dorée Phytoplasmas at the Vineyard Scale Open
Flavescence dorée, a threatening disease of grapevine caused by FD phytoplasma (FDp), is distributed within the most important wine-producing areas of Europe and has severe effects on both vineyard productivity and landscape management. FD…
View article: RNA interference of muscle actin and ATP synthase beta increases mortality of the phytoplasma vector <i>Euscelidius variegatus</i>
RNA interference of muscle actin and ATP synthase beta increases mortality of the phytoplasma vector <i>Euscelidius variegatus</i> Open
BACKGROUND RNA interference (RNAi) techniques have emerged as powerful tools to develop novel management strategies for the control of insect pests. The leafhopper Euscelidius variegatus is a natural vector of chrysanthemum yellows phytopl…
View article: Gel Electrophoresis - TBE 0.5X v1
Gel Electrophoresis - TBE 0.5X v1 Open
Separates molecules based on size.
View article: miRVIT: A Novel miRNA Database and Its Application to Uncover Vitis Responses to Flavescence dorée Infection
miRVIT: A Novel miRNA Database and Its Application to Uncover Vitis Responses to Flavescence dorée Infection Open
Micro(mi)RNAs play crucial roles in plant developmental processes and in defense responses to biotic and abiotic stresses. In the last years, many works on small RNAs in grapevine (Vitis spp.) were published, and several conserved and puta…
View article: Two Phytoplasmas Elicit Different Responses in the Insect Vector Euscelidius variegatus Kirschbaum
Two Phytoplasmas Elicit Different Responses in the Insect Vector Euscelidius variegatus Kirschbaum Open
Phytoplasmas are plant-pathogenic bacteria transmitted by hemipteran insects. The leafhopper Euscelidius variegatus is a natural vector of chrysanthemum yellows phytoplasma (CYp) and a laboratory vector of flavescence dorée phytoplasma (FD…
View article: Complete Genome Sequences of the Obligate Symbionts “ <i>Candidatus</i> Sulcia muelleri” and “ <i>Ca.</i> Nasuia deltocephalinicola” from the Pestiferous Leafhopper <i>Macrosteles quadripunctulatus</i> (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae)
Complete Genome Sequences of the Obligate Symbionts “ <i>Candidatus</i> Sulcia muelleri” and “ <i>Ca.</i> Nasuia deltocephalinicola” from the Pestiferous Leafhopper <i>Macrosteles quadripunctulatus</i> (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) Open
Two bacterial symbionts of the European pest leafhopper, Macrosteles quadripunctulatus (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae), were fully sequenced. “ Candidatus Sulcia muelleri” and “ Ca . Nasuia deltocephalinicola” represent two of the smallest known…