Tariq M. Butt
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View article: Antibiotic-Mediated Microbiota Depletion of Aedes aegypti Gut Bacteria Modulates Susceptibility to Entomopathogenic Fungal Infection and Modifies Developmental Factors
Antibiotic-Mediated Microbiota Depletion of Aedes aegypti Gut Bacteria Modulates Susceptibility to Entomopathogenic Fungal Infection and Modifies Developmental Factors Open
Entomopathogenic fungi are promising alternatives to synthetic insecticides for the control of vector species, notably the arbovirus vector, Aedes aegypti. The influence of intrinsic mosquito midgut microbiota on host susceptibility to fun…
View article: A natural barrier: tick‐repellent potential of a spruce‐derived volatile blend against <scp><i>Hyalomma excavatum</i></scp> and <scp><i>Ixodes ricinus</i></scp>
A natural barrier: tick‐repellent potential of a spruce‐derived volatile blend against <span><i>Hyalomma excavatum</i></span> and <span><i>Ixodes ricinus</i></span> Open
Ixodes ricinus and Hyalomma excavatum are two widely dispersed vectors of pathogens, including those that cause Lyme disease and Crimean–Congo haemorrhagic fever in the human population. Recently developed, plant‐derived, mosquito‐repellen…
View article: Potential negative effects of introduced or augmented entomopathogens on non-target predators and parasitoids
Potential negative effects of introduced or augmented entomopathogens on non-target predators and parasitoids Open
This review examines the complex interactions between introduced or augmented entomopathogens (viruses, bacteria, fungi, and nematodes) and naturally occurring arthropod natural enemies (predators and parasitoids) within Integrated Pest Ma…
View article: Semiochemical applications for managing the grey field slug ( <scp> <i>Deroceras reticulatum</i> </scp> Müller), a major pest of arable crops
Semiochemical applications for managing the grey field slug ( <span> <i>Deroceras reticulatum</i> </span> Müller), a major pest of arable crops Open
The grey field slug ( Deroceras reticulatum ) is a globally important gastropod pest of arable crops. The withdrawal of synthetic chemical molluscicides due to human health and environmental concerns has prompted research into other contro…
View article: Visual modelling can optimise sticky trap design for simultaneous monitoring of multiple species of insect pests
Visual modelling can optimise sticky trap design for simultaneous monitoring of multiple species of insect pests Open
Coloured sticky traps are commonly used to monitor insect pests. Colour affects trap performance, with preferred colours often differing between species, making selection of trap colour for effective management of multiple pests challengin…
View article: Modeling spatial acuity improves trap capture of western flower thrips, <i>Frankliniella occidentalis</i> (Thysanoptera: Thripidae)
Modeling spatial acuity improves trap capture of western flower thrips, <i>Frankliniella occidentalis</i> (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) Open
Colored sticky traps are used for management of many common agricultural insect pests. Several recent studies have shown that traps can be improved by systematically considering properties of color vision for the target species. In the cur…
View article: Frequency and Benefits of Oxa- 48-Like Gene Detection in Imipenem Resistant Enterobacterales Using Phenotypic Methods
Frequency and Benefits of Oxa- 48-Like Gene Detection in Imipenem Resistant Enterobacterales Using Phenotypic Methods Open
Objectives: To determine frequency of OXA-48 like gene in CRE and to find effectiveness of phenotypic methods for OXA-48 like gene detection. Study Design: cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Pakistan Railway hospital (PRH)…
View article: Discovery of a novel fungal Tc toxin complex and a functional myco- serpin via a unique two-by-two comparative genomics pipeline
Discovery of a novel fungal Tc toxin complex and a functional myco- serpin via a unique two-by-two comparative genomics pipeline Open
Background Fungi have been a rich source of pharmaceuticals such as antibiotics, immunosuppressants, and cholesterol-lowering drugs; however, their therapeutic potential remains largely untapped due to difficulties in culturing and elucida…
View article: Evaluation of accuracy of Phenotypic methods in the detection of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Evaluation of accuracy of Phenotypic methods in the detection of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Open
Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a variant of Staphylococcus aureus; responsible for a significant share of the infectious load. Objective: The current study was conducted to evaluate the accuracy of already in vogue p…
View article: <i>Novo</i> plant-based mosquito repellent shows promise for exclusion of <i>Aedes</i> mosquitoes from “window” entry
<i>Novo</i> plant-based mosquito repellent shows promise for exclusion of <i>Aedes</i> mosquitoes from “window” entry Open
Mosquitoes threaten over half of the world’s population through vectored diseases such as malaria, zika, yellow fever, dengue, and chikungunya. Mosquitoes have a highly developed olfactory system attuned to chemotaxis relating to host-seek…
View article: Comparative genomics of <i>Metarhizium brunneum</i> strains V275 and ARSEF 4556: unraveling intraspecies diversity
Comparative genomics of <i>Metarhizium brunneum</i> strains V275 and ARSEF 4556: unraveling intraspecies diversity Open
Entomopathogenic fungi belonging to the Order Hypocreales are renowned for their ability to infect and kill insect hosts, while their endophytic mode of life and the beneficial rhizosphere effects on plant hosts have only been recently rec…
View article: Development and laboratory validation of a plant-derived repellent blend, effective against Aedes aegypti [Diptera: Culicidae], Anopheles gambiae [Diptera: Culicidae] and Culex quinquefasciatus [Diptera: Culicidae]
Development and laboratory validation of a plant-derived repellent blend, effective against Aedes aegypti [Diptera: Culicidae], Anopheles gambiae [Diptera: Culicidae] and Culex quinquefasciatus [Diptera: Culicidae] Open
Mosquitoes of the genera Aedes , Anopheles and Culex vector a wide range of pathogens seriously affecting humans and livestock on a global scale. Over-reliance on insecticides and repellents has driven research into alternative, naturally-…
View article: Entomopathogenic Fungi in Biological Plant Protection: The Machinery of Multicomponent System Interactions
Entomopathogenic Fungi in Biological Plant Protection: The Machinery of Multicomponent System Interactions Open
Plant protection faces a growing number of challenges, partly stemming from intensification of plant cultivation to ensure food security for a rapidly growing global population [...]
View article: The Potential of Metarhizium anisopliae Blastospores to Control Aedes aegypti Larvae in the Field
The Potential of Metarhizium anisopliae Blastospores to Control Aedes aegypti Larvae in the Field Open
Entomopathogenic fungi are promising as an environmentally benign alternative to chemical pesticides for mosquito control. The current study investigated the virulence of Metarhizium anisopliae blastospores against Aedes aegypti under both…
View article: Behavioral response of three subterranean pests (Agriotes lineatus, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera, Phyllopertha horticola) to the fungal volatile organic compounds 1-octen-3-ol and 3-octanone
Behavioral response of three subterranean pests (Agriotes lineatus, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera, Phyllopertha horticola) to the fungal volatile organic compounds 1-octen-3-ol and 3-octanone Open
The volatile organic compounds (VOCs) 1-octen-3-ol and 3-octanone produced by the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium brunneum are known to have pesticidal properties at high doses against a range of invertebrate pests. Very little is know…
View article: Evaluation of Metarhizium brunneum- and Metarhizium-Derived VOCs as Dual-Active Biostimulants and Pest Repellents in a Wireworm-Infested Potato Field
Evaluation of Metarhizium brunneum- and Metarhizium-Derived VOCs as Dual-Active Biostimulants and Pest Repellents in a Wireworm-Infested Potato Field Open
Wireworm, the larval stages of click beetles, are a serious pest of tubers, brassicas and other important commercial crops throughout the northern hemisphere. No effective control agent has been developed specifically for them, and many of…
View article: Evaluation of Fungal Volatile Organic Compounds for Control the Plant Parasitic Nematode Meloidogyne incognita
Evaluation of Fungal Volatile Organic Compounds for Control the Plant Parasitic Nematode Meloidogyne incognita Open
Plant parasitic nematodes are a serious threat to crop production worldwide and their control is extremely challenging. Fungal volatile organic compounds (VOCs) provide an ecofriendly alternative to synthetic nematicides, many of which hav…
View article: Visual modelling can optimise the appearance and capture efficiency of sticky traps used to manage insect pests
Visual modelling can optimise the appearance and capture efficiency of sticky traps used to manage insect pests Open
Sticky traps are one of the most important tools for monitoring and mass trapping of insect pests. Their effectiveness depends on attracting and capturing target pests efficiently. Trap colour strongly affects capture rates, but currently …
View article: Potato weight raw data pertaining to evaluation of <em>Metarhizium brunneum </em>and <em>Metarhizium</em>-Derived VOCs as wireworm control agents in field study
Potato weight raw data pertaining to evaluation of <em>Metarhizium brunneum </em>and <em>Metarhizium</em>-Derived VOCs as wireworm control agents in field study Open
Data comprises individually weighed potatoes harvested from a field containing individual 4 m subplots each containing two furrows. Two subplots were used for each treatment, each given a block number and damage was scored for each potato …
View article: Optimizing the Application Timing and Dosage of<i>Metarhizium brunneum</i>(Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) as a Biological Control Agent of<i>Aedes aegypti</i>(Diptera: Culicidae) Larvae
Optimizing the Application Timing and Dosage of<i>Metarhizium brunneum</i>(Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) as a Biological Control Agent of<i>Aedes aegypti</i>(Diptera: Culicidae) Larvae Open
Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) is the principal vector of dengue and other viruses that cause disease among 100 to 400 million people each year. The recent development of widespread insecticidal resistance has led to the rapid developm…
View article: Metarhizium brunneum (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) and Its Derived Volatile Organic Compounds as Biostimulants of Commercially Valuable Angiosperms and Gymnosperms
Metarhizium brunneum (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) and Its Derived Volatile Organic Compounds as Biostimulants of Commercially Valuable Angiosperms and Gymnosperms Open
Metarhizium brunneum is a highly effective entomopathogenic fungus that also functions as a plant biostimulant. It can act as both an endophyte and rhizosphere colonizer; however, the mechanisms driving biostimulation are multifactorial. I…
View article: Stress-Mediated Responses of <i>Aedes aegypti</i> (Diptera: Culicidae) Larvae When Exposed to <i>Metarhizium brunneum</i> (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) and <i>Toxorhynchites brevipalpis</i> (Diptera: Culicidae)
Stress-Mediated Responses of <i>Aedes aegypti</i> (Diptera: Culicidae) Larvae When Exposed to <i>Metarhizium brunneum</i> (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) and <i>Toxorhynchites brevipalpis</i> (Diptera: Culicidae) Open
Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are capable of vectoring a wide range of diseases including dengue, yellow fever, and Zika viruses, with approximately half of the worlds’ population at risk from such diseases. Development of combined predator–par…
View article: Antibiotic Disk Elution Method to Determine the Colistin Susceptibility against Enterobacterales and Non-fermenter Bacteria
Antibiotic Disk Elution Method to Determine the Colistin Susceptibility against Enterobacterales and Non-fermenter Bacteria Open
Colistin minimum inhibitory concentration among Enterobacterales and Non-fermenters was determined using the new susceptibility method, Colistin Broth Disk Elution Method (CBDE), and its sensitivity and specificity. This descriptive cross-…
View article: In-Vitro Antimicrobial Drug Susceptibility Pattern of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
In-Vitro Antimicrobial Drug Susceptibility Pattern of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Open
Objective: To determine the in-vitro antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates using an automated VITEK-2 compact system.
Study Design: Cross-sectional study.
Place and Duration o…
View article: Fumigation of three major soil pests (<i>Agriotes lineatus, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera, Phyllopertha horticola</i>) with 3-octanone and 1-octen-3-ol enantiomers
Fumigation of three major soil pests (<i>Agriotes lineatus, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera, Phyllopertha horticola</i>) with 3-octanone and 1-octen-3-ol enantiomers Open
New pest management solutions are needed to control soil invertebrates (insects, nematodes, mollusks) in order to implement the goals of the European Green Deal. Natural volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as 1-octen-3-ol and 3-octanone…
View article: Odorant Binding Proteins (OBPs) and Odorant Receptors (ORs) of Anopheles stephensi: Identification and comparative insights
Odorant Binding Proteins (OBPs) and Odorant Receptors (ORs) of Anopheles stephensi: Identification and comparative insights Open
Anopheles stephensi is an important vector of malaria in the South Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Africa. The olfactory system of An . stephensi plays an important role in host-seeking, oviposition, and feeding. Odorant binding protein…
View article: Antimicrobial Volatiles of the Insect Pathogen Metarhizium brunneum
Antimicrobial Volatiles of the Insect Pathogen Metarhizium brunneum Open
Fungal volatile organic compounds (VOCs) represent promising candidates for biopesticide fumigants to control crop pests and pathogens. Herein, VOCs produced using three strains of the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium brunneum were iden…
View article: Metarhizium anisopliae blastospores are highly virulent to adult Aedes aegypti, an important arbovirus vector
Metarhizium anisopliae blastospores are highly virulent to adult Aedes aegypti, an important arbovirus vector Open
Background The use of entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) for the control of adult mosquitoes is a promising alternative to synthetic insecticides. Previous studies have only evaluated conidiospores against adult mosquitoes. However, blastospores…
View article: Evaluation of Steam-Ultrasound Decontamination on Naturally Contaminated Broilers through the Analysis of Campylobacter, Total Viable Count, and Enterobacteriaceae
Evaluation of Steam-Ultrasound Decontamination on Naturally Contaminated Broilers through the Analysis of Campylobacter, Total Viable Count, and Enterobacteriaceae Open
This study aimed to evaluate the decontamination effects of steam-ultrasound application, through specially designed nozzles installed inside a constructed machine, with a capacity of 10,500 birds per h on naturally contaminated broilers. …