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View article: Analysis of Acyl Solamines in Tuber Periderm of Cultivated and Wild Potatoes Using Liquid Chromatography Coupled With Electrospray Ionization Quadrupole Time‐of‐Flight Mass Spectrometry
Analysis of Acyl Solamines in Tuber Periderm of Cultivated and Wild Potatoes Using Liquid Chromatography Coupled With Electrospray Ionization Quadrupole Time‐of‐Flight Mass Spectrometry Open
Acyl solamines are a poorly investigated class of alkaloids found in several solanaceous plants. A general screening approach on the basis of all‐ion fragmentation is proposed for this compound class using reversed‐phase ultra‐high perform…
View article: Bioactivity of Acyl Solamines from Leaves of Solanum bulbocastanum against Alternaria solani and Botrytis cinerea
Bioactivity of Acyl Solamines from Leaves of Solanum bulbocastanum against Alternaria solani and Botrytis cinerea Open
Wild potatoes contain valuable genetic diversity that can help to develop resistance to pathogens in cultivated Solanum tuberosum , a globally important crop. This study investigates the bioactivity of acyl solamines from Solanum bulbocast…
View article: Multifunctionality of plant VOCs in agroecological systems: perspectives for biological pest control
Multifunctionality of plant VOCs in agroecological systems: perspectives for biological pest control Open
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View article: Characterization and Potential Role of Fatty Acid-Solamine Conjugates in Plant Defense against Herbivores and Pathogens in Wild Potato Species
Characterization and Potential Role of Fatty Acid-Solamine Conjugates in Plant Defense against Herbivores and Pathogens in Wild Potato Species Open
The fatty acid-solamine conjugate C16:3(7Z,10Z,13Z)-solamine was isolated from leaves of the wild potato species Solanum bulbocastanum and structurally characterized using spectroscopic methods. The exogenous application of C16:3(7Z,10Z,13…
View article: The Effect of Cropping Systems on the Dispersal of Mycotoxigenic Fungi by Insects in Pre-Harvest Maize in Kenya
The Effect of Cropping Systems on the Dispersal of Mycotoxigenic Fungi by Insects in Pre-Harvest Maize in Kenya Open
Maize productivity has remained low and has worsened in the wake of a changing climate, resulting in new invasive pests, with pests that were earlier designated as minor becoming major and with pathogens being transported by pests and/or e…
View article: Effect of Cropping Systems on the Dispersal of Mycotoxigenic Fungi by Insects in Pre-harvest Maize in Kenya
Effect of Cropping Systems on the Dispersal of Mycotoxigenic Fungi by Insects in Pre-harvest Maize in Kenya Open
Maize productivity has remained low and has worsened in the wake of a changing climate, resulting in new invasive pests, with earlier designated minor pests becoming major and pathogens transported by pests and/or entering their feeding si…
View article: The role of maize sap beetles (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) and maize weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in the spread of <i>Aspergillus flavus</i> in pre-harvest maize in Kenya
The role of maize sap beetles (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) and maize weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in the spread of <i>Aspergillus flavus</i> in pre-harvest maize in Kenya Open
The spread of toxigenic Aspergillus into maize by insects and the subsequent aflatoxin contamination poses a risk to humans and animals and has been investigated in North and South America. To evaluate this effect in an African context, Gr…
View article: Metabolite Profiling and Bioassay-Guided Fractionation of Zataria multiflora Boiss. Hydroethanolic Leaf Extracts for Identification of Broad-Spectrum Pre and Postharvest Antifungal Agents
Metabolite Profiling and Bioassay-Guided Fractionation of Zataria multiflora Boiss. Hydroethanolic Leaf Extracts for Identification of Broad-Spectrum Pre and Postharvest Antifungal Agents Open
Hydroethanolic leaf extracts of 14 Iranian Zataria multiflora Boiss. populations were screened for their antifungal activity against five plant pathogenic fungi and metabolically profiled using a non-targeted workflow based on UHPLC/ESI-QT…
View article: Peer Review #1 of "Morphological and olfactory tree traits influence the susceptibility and suitability of the apple species Malus domestica and M. sylvestris to the florivorous weevil Anthonomus pomorum (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) (v0.2)"
Peer Review #1 of "Morphological and olfactory tree traits influence the susceptibility and suitability of the apple species Malus domestica and M. sylvestris to the florivorous weevil Anthonomus pomorum (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) (v0.2)" Open
The florivorous apple blossom weevil, Anthonomus pomorum (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), is the most economically relevant insect pest of European apple orchards in early spring.Neither efficient monitoring nor ecologically sustainable manage…
View article: Morphological and olfactory tree traits influence the susceptibility and suitability of the apple species <i>Malus domestica</i> and <i>M. sylvestris</i> to the florivorous weevil <i>Anthonomus pomorum</i> (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
Morphological and olfactory tree traits influence the susceptibility and suitability of the apple species <i>Malus domestica</i> and <i>M. sylvestris</i> to the florivorous weevil <i>Anthonomus pomorum</i> (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) Open
The florivorous apple blossom weevil, Anthonomus pomorum (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), is the most economically relevant insect pest of European apple orchards in early spring. Neither efficient monitoring nor ecologically sustainable manag…
View article: Peer Review #3 of "Morphological and olfactory tree traits influence the susceptibility and suitability of the apple species Malus domestica and M. sylvestris to the florivorous weevil Anthonomus pomorum (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) (v0.1)"
Peer Review #3 of "Morphological and olfactory tree traits influence the susceptibility and suitability of the apple species Malus domestica and M. sylvestris to the florivorous weevil Anthonomus pomorum (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) (v0.1)" Open
The florivorous apple blossom weevil, Anthonomus pomorum (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), is the most economically relevant insect pest of European apple orchards in early spring.Neither efficient monitoring nor ecologically sustainable manage…
View article: Peer Review #3 of "Morphological and olfactory tree traits influence the susceptibility and suitability of the apple species Malus domestica and M. sylvestris to the florivorous weevil Anthonomus pomorum (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) (v0.2)"
Peer Review #3 of "Morphological and olfactory tree traits influence the susceptibility and suitability of the apple species Malus domestica and M. sylvestris to the florivorous weevil Anthonomus pomorum (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) (v0.2)" Open
The florivorous apple blossom weevil, Anthonomus pomorum (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), is the most economically relevant insect pest of European apple orchards in early spring.Neither efficient monitoring nor ecologically sustainable manage…
View article: Peer Review #1 of "Morphological and olfactory tree traits influence the susceptibility and suitability of the apple species Malus domestica and M. sylvestris to the florivorous weevil Anthonomus pomorum (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) (v0.1)"
Peer Review #1 of "Morphological and olfactory tree traits influence the susceptibility and suitability of the apple species Malus domestica and M. sylvestris to the florivorous weevil Anthonomus pomorum (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) (v0.1)" Open
The florivorous apple blossom weevil, Anthonomus pomorum (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), is the most economically relevant insect pest of European apple orchards in early spring.Neither efficient monitoring nor ecologically sustainable manage…
View article: Peer Review #2 of "Morphological and olfactory tree traits influence the susceptibility and suitability of the apple species Malus domestica and M. sylvestris to the florivorous weevil Anthonomus pomorum (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) (v0.2)"
Peer Review #2 of "Morphological and olfactory tree traits influence the susceptibility and suitability of the apple species Malus domestica and M. sylvestris to the florivorous weevil Anthonomus pomorum (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) (v0.2)" Open
The florivorous apple blossom weevil, Anthonomus pomorum (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), is the most economically relevant insect pest of European apple orchards in early spring.Neither efficient monitoring nor ecologically sustainable manage…
View article: Peer Review #2 of "Morphological and olfactory tree traits influence the susceptibility and suitability of the apple species Malus domestica and M. sylvestris to the florivorous weevil Anthonomus pomorum (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) (v0.1)"
Peer Review #2 of "Morphological and olfactory tree traits influence the susceptibility and suitability of the apple species Malus domestica and M. sylvestris to the florivorous weevil Anthonomus pomorum (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) (v0.1)" Open
The florivorous apple blossom weevil, Anthonomus pomorum (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), is the most economically relevant insect pest of European apple orchards in early spring.Neither efficient monitoring nor ecologically sustainable manage…
View article: Perspectives for integrated insect pest protection in oilseed rape breeding
Perspectives for integrated insect pest protection in oilseed rape breeding Open
In the past, breeding for incorporation of insect pest resistance or tolerance into cultivars for use in integrated pest management schemes in oilseed rape/canola ( Brassica napus ) production has hardly ever been approached. This has been…
View article: Infection of susceptible/tolerant barley genotypes with Barley yellow dwarf virus alters the host plant preference of Rhopalosiphum padi clones depending upon their ability to transmit BYDV
Infection of susceptible/tolerant barley genotypes with Barley yellow dwarf virus alters the host plant preference of Rhopalosiphum padi clones depending upon their ability to transmit BYDV Open
Discovering mechanisms of plant–virus–vector interactions is fundamental to understand their ecology and evolution and to apply this knowledge in plant protection. To study the influence of varying Barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) transmis…
View article: Lumbricus terrestris regulating the ecosystem service/disservice balance in maize (Zea mays) cultivation
Lumbricus terrestris regulating the ecosystem service/disservice balance in maize (Zea mays) cultivation Open
Background and aim Plant pathogenic and mycotoxin-producing Fusarium species are globally widespread and lead to large annual yield losses in maize production (ecosystem disservice). Systems with reduced tillage and mulching are particular…
View article: Chemical defence in Brassicaceae against pollen beetles revealed by metabolomics and flower bud manipulation approaches
Chemical defence in Brassicaceae against pollen beetles revealed by metabolomics and flower bud manipulation approaches Open
Divergence of chemical plant defence mechanisms within the Brassicaceae can be utilized to identify means against specialized pest insects. Using a bioassay‐driven approach, we (a) screened 24 different Brassica napus cultivars, B. napus r…
View article: Variation of Secondary Metabolite Profile of Zataria multiflora Boiss. Populations Linked to Geographic, Climatic, and Edaphic Factors
Variation of Secondary Metabolite Profile of Zataria multiflora Boiss. Populations Linked to Geographic, Climatic, and Edaphic Factors Open
Geographic location and connected environmental and edaphic factors like temperature, rainfall, soil type, and composition influence the presence and the total content of specific plant compounds as well as the presence of a certain chemot…
View article: Do Soil Warming and Changes in Precipitation Patterns Affect Seed Yield and Seed Quality of Field-Grown Winter Oilseed Rape?
Do Soil Warming and Changes in Precipitation Patterns Affect Seed Yield and Seed Quality of Field-Grown Winter Oilseed Rape? Open
Increasing air and soil temperatures and changes in precipitation patterns as consequences of climate change will affect crop production in agricultural ecosystems. The combined effects of soil warming and altered precipitation on the prod…
View article: Soil fauna regulates the ecosystem service/disservice balance in mulched soils
Soil fauna regulates the ecosystem service/disservice balance in mulched soils Open
<p>A sustainable agricultural management can contribute to promoting soil biodiversity performance, thereby preserving soil functions and ensuring the provision of soil biota-induced ecosystem services. In order to make the best poss…
View article: Discovery pipelines for marine resources: an ocean of opportunity for biotechnology?
Discovery pipelines for marine resources: an ocean of opportunity for biotechnology? Open
Marine microbial diversity offers enormous potential for discovery of compounds of crucial importance in healthcare, food security and bioindustry. However, access to it has been hampered by the difficulty of accessing and growing the orga…
View article: Direct and indirect effects of agricultural intensification on a host-parasitoid system on the ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata L.) in a landscape context
Direct and indirect effects of agricultural intensification on a host-parasitoid system on the ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata L.) in a landscape context Open
Intensification of land use is known as a major driver of worldwide decline in biodiversity. Trophic interactions might be especially affected by a changing landscape structure due to agricultural intensification. In this study we investig…