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Biology
Alina A. Mikhailova, Sarah Rinke, Mark C. Harrison
Summary: The genomes of eusocial insects allow the production and regulation of highly distinct phenotypes, largely independent of genotype. Eusociality has evolved convergently in at least three insect orders, but eusocial phenotypes show remarkable similarity. Increased regulatory complexity and the adaptive evolution of chemical communication are common genomic signatures of eusociality. Colony life itself can shape genomes of divergent taxa in a similar manner.
CURRENT OPINION IN INSECT SCIENCE
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Biology
Pablo Urbaneja-Bernat, Alejandro Tena, Joel Gonzalez-Cabrera, Cesar Rodriguez-Saona
Summary: This article reviews the potential role of plant guttation as a food source for natural enemies, discussing its nutritional value, effects on insect communities, and potential use in conservation biological control.
CURRENT OPINION IN INSECT SCIENCE
(2024)
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Biology
Erika Machtinger, Karen C. Poh, Risa Pesapane, Danielle M. Tufts
Summary: Vector-borne diseases, transmitted by insects, are a significant threat to global human and animal health. Their emergence is influenced by factors such as environmental changes, host characteristics, and human behavior. The One Health approach is necessary to comprehensively investigate tick-borne diseases and understand the complex interactions between environmental, animal, and human health.
CURRENT OPINION IN INSECT SCIENCE
(2024)
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Biology
Dequn Teng, Wei Zhang
Summary: Butterfly wings, with their rich phenotypic diversity and complex biological functions, serve as a crucial system for studying the genetic basis and evolution of phenotypic diversification. Recent studies have revealed the complex functions and genetic and environmental factors involved in determining wing patterns. These factors lead to inter-specific divergence, genetic polymorphism, and phenotypic plasticity, often controlled by key genes. Gene co-option has also been identified as an important mechanism for functional complexity and evolutionary novelty. However, further research is needed for a systematic and comprehensive understanding.
CURRENT OPINION IN INSECT SCIENCE
(2024)
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Entomology
Angelica Sulzbach, Carolina Gedoz, Veronica Dalmolin Quadri, Laura Marina Ohlweiler, Flavio Renato Silva, Guilherme Liberato da Silva, Liana Johann
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of D. gallinae and T. putrescentiae on the health and productivity of commercial laying hens. Both mite species affected egg quality and zootechnical parameters in the hens. Infestation by T. putrescentiae resulted in behavioral changes, weight loss, stress symptoms, decreased egg laying and quality, as well as diarrhea, feather loss, and itching. Infestation by D. gallinae also caused weight loss, behavioral changes, stress symptoms, and decreased laying and egg quality. The study provides insights into the effects of these mites on commercial laying production and egg quality.
EXPERIMENTAL AND APPLIED ACAROLOGY
(2023)
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Entomology
Sha Liu, Zhi-Chao Yan, Feng-Wen Zhou, Cheng-Xing Wang, Yuan-Xi Li, Xingeng Wang
Summary: This study evaluated the biological control of Spodoptera frugiperda using 5 species of Trichogramma Westwood and found that certain species exhibited high parasitism rates, emergence rates, and offspring numbers. Furthermore, relationships between the parasitism ability of Trichogramma and various morphological indexes were evaluated. The results showed that some morphological characteristics were significantly correlated with the parasitic abilities of Trichogramma.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
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Entomology
Songkai Liao, Haoyu Lin, Jiajin Wang, Qi Wang, Hongjian Wei, Hui Chen
Summary: This study investigates the host preference of Perina nuda (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae) on different banyan tree species and finds that larval feeding preference changes with instar and feeding experience.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
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Biodiversity Conservation
John A. Shuey, Jan Meerman, Paul Labus, Peter Kovarik, Ryan Shuey
Summary: The study analyzed butterfly communities in Belize and their conservation strategies. The majority of butterfly species in Belize are rarely encountered, while a small percentage is disproportionately abundant. The study also found that the butterfly communities are influenced by seasonal and geographic weather patterns, particularly related to precipitation. Furthermore, conservation actions that prioritize ecological connectivity and consider regional precipitation patterns are crucial for protecting butterfly communities in response to climate disruption in Belize.
JOURNAL OF INSECT CONSERVATION
(2023)
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Entomology
Partha Pratim Sarmah, Hiranya Kumar Deva Nath, Tankeswar Nath
Summary: This study identifies several endophytic microorganisms that can suppress fruit rot disease in chillies and suggests their potential use as biocontrol agents.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL PEST CONTROL
(2023)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Seenivasan Nagachandrabose, Logaraj Sivathanu, Sathya Moorthy Pon, Raja Kalimuthu, Prabhu Somasundaram, K. S. Subramanian
Summary: A new nano formulation of Pochonia chlamydosporia, a parasitic fungus, was developed and evaluated for the control of Meloidogyne incognita, a root-knot nematode, on tomato plants. The stable nanoemulsion, prepared using sunflower oil, showed effective parasitization and mortality of nematode eggs and juveniles, both in vitro and under greenhouse conditions. The treatment with the nanoformulation resulted in significant reduction of nematode populations in soil and improved tomato plant growth.
BIOCONTROL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Entomology
Ellie M. S. P. van Dalen, Candice Jansen van Rensburg
Summary: The invasive R. (B.) microplus species has been rapidly replacing the native R. (B.) decoloratus species, especially in traditional communal grazing areas in South Africa. However, commercial farming areas have shown to have a preventative advantage against the invasion of R. (B.) microplus. Regular monitoring of these tick species is of high importance to prevent financial losses and increase awareness of the threat they pose.
EXPERIMENTAL AND APPLIED ACAROLOGY
(2023)
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Entomology
Zhen He, Yang Fang, Fengchao Zhang, Yang Liu, Xinkai Cheng, Jiajia Wang, Dechen Li, Dengsong Chen, Fan Wu
Summary: In Drosophila, Ant2 plays a crucial role in spermatid individualization and maturation. Knockdown of Ant2 leads to abnormalities in spermatid individualization and sperm maturation, resulting in male infertility. Ant2 knockdown also causes a decrease in tubulin polyglycylation, disruption of mitochondrial function, and an increase in apoptotic cells. Transcriptome and proteome analyses reveal significant changes in gene and protein expression, including reproductive-related glutathione transferases.
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Agronomy
Kai Sun, Kang Fu, Tao Hu, Xuping Shentu, Xiaoping Yu
Summary: Insect viruses have potential in biological control of agricultural pests, but face obstacles. High-throughput sequencing and reverse genetics have advanced the identification and utilization of insect viruses for precise pest control, offering sustainable solutions.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Ecology
Xunbing Huang, Ying Huang, Xiaoyan Dai, Li Zheng, Hao Chen, Yan Liu, Peiqun Zhu, Shuer Zhang, Junyang Jia, Yifan Zhai
Summary: In this study, the effects of bumblebees and the plant hormone 2,4-D on tomato were compared. The results showed that bumblebee-treated tomatoes had significantly higher yield, fruiting rate, and nutritional contents compared to hormone-treated tomatoes. Transcriptome analysis revealed that bumblebee-treated tomatoes exhibited improved photosynthesis and carbon-fixation capacity.
ARTHROPOD-PLANT INTERACTIONS
(2023)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Dhamyla Bruna de Souza Dutra, Rodrigo Machado Feitosa, Tainara Thais Jory, Francisco Matheus da Silva Sales, Luane Karoline Fontenele, Marilia Maria Silva da Costa, Fernando Augusto Schmidt
Summary: Ant assemblages are bioindicators of biodiversity response to human disturbances. Our study in the Brazilian Amazon found that in human-induced open habitats, generalist ants and open-habitat ant specialists replace forest specialist ants, with generalist ants being considered the primary elements of ant assemblages due to their plasticity. Further research is needed to quantify the limit of forest-clearing in human-induced land uses to protect the species richness of forest specialist ants.
JOURNAL OF INSECT CONSERVATION
(2023)
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Entomology
Afnan S. Al-Qurashi, Ashraf M. Mashaly, Reem Alagmi, Mohamed S. Al-Khalifa, Lamjed Mansour, Suliman Y. Al-Omar, Mostafa R. Sharaf, Abdulrahman S. Aldawood, Hathal M. Al-Dhafer, Tony Hunter, Masha'el Y. Almutawa, Ashraf M. Ahmed
Summary: The current study investigated the rabbit carcass decomposition process, the succession pattern of associated ants, and their potential utility in forensic investigation in the coastal beach environment of Al-Jubail City, Saudi Arabia. Nine ant species were recorded, with Monomorium abeillei being the only species present in all four seasons. The dominant species varied across seasons, but M. abeillei, C. aegyptiaca, M. ebeninus, and C. albicans were observed in all decomposition stages. These findings have significant implications for forensic investigation.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
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Agronomy
Zhuzhu Zhang, Tingting Chen, Xianhui Yin, Weizhen Wang, Wenzhi Li, Xuetang Chen, Jiling Ma, Youhua Long
Summary: This study found that honokiol can inhibit the growth and pathogenicity of Botryosphaeria dothidea, possibly through compromising cell membrane integrity and inhibiting lipid biosynthesis. Honokiol may serve as an environmentally friendly approach to prevent soft rot in kiwifruits.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Agronomy
Jivago Oliveira Rosa, Joao Rafael Silva Soares, Odair Aparecido Fernandes
Summary: Research found that there is a higher chance of finding billbug injury within a radius of 740 meters from the harvest load transfer site, with injured areas estimated to expand 11.96% each growing season. Spatiotemporal models support higher injured areas surrounding the harvest load transfer site, indicating significant signs of increased injury levels compared to the initial growing season surveyed.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Agronomy
Micaela Alvarez, Isadora Agostini, Ana Sampaio, Angel Roman, Josue Delgado, Paula Rodrigues
Summary: This study assessed the impact of Horizon(R), Serenade(R), and B. amyloliquefaciens CIMO-BCA1 on the proteome of G. smithogilvyi, unveiling their modes of action and the mold's defense mechanism of increasing mycotoxin production. The results showed that these agents induced different types of stress on the mold, affecting cell wall structures and antioxidant response. The biocontrol agent CIMO-BCA1 acted similarly to tebuconazole, and the co-cultivation with the two B. amyloliquefaciens resulted in different metabolic responses in the mold, suggesting potential for combining these biocontrol strategies.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Entomology
Yoan Camilo Guzman, Dagmara Zyla
Summary: This study adds a new eyeless species of the genus Micranops to the underground beetles of the Bolivian fauna and reports new occurrences for the genus west of the Andes mountain range. It increases the number of known Neotropical Micranops species and extends the known distribution range for the genus in South America.
NEOTROPICAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
