[PDF][PDF] Invasiveness, biology, ecology, and management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda
The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith, 1797), is a serious pest of
several crops, particularly maize and other cereals. It has long been known as a pest in the …
several crops, particularly maize and other cereals. It has long been known as a pest in the …
Insect frass in the development of sustainable agriculture. A review
J Poveda - Agronomy for Sustainable Development, 2021 - Springer
Given the current rate of human population growth, the mass breeding of insects for feed
and food is in full industrial development, as a more efficient and effective alternative to …
and food is in full industrial development, as a more efficient and effective alternative to …
The pivotal roles of gut microbiota in insect plant interactions for sustainable pest management
The gut microbiota serves as a critical “organ” in the life cycle of animals, particularly in the
intricate interplay between herbivorous pests and plants. This review summarizes the pivotal …
intricate interplay between herbivorous pests and plants. This review summarizes the pivotal …
[HTML][HTML] HGT is widespread in insects and contributes to male courtship in lepidopterans
Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) is an important evolutionary force shaping prokaryotic and
eukaryotic genomes. HGT-acquired genes have been sporadically reported in insects, a …
eukaryotic genomes. HGT-acquired genes have been sporadically reported in insects, a …
Role of insect gut microbiota in pesticide degradation: A review
Insect pests cause significant agricultural and economic losses to crops worldwide due to
their destructive activities. Pesticides are designed to be poisonous and are intentionally …
their destructive activities. Pesticides are designed to be poisonous and are intentionally …
The roles of apoptosis, autophagy and unfolded protein response in arbovirus, influenza virus, and HIV infections
P Mehrbod, SR Ande, J Alizadeh, S Rahimizadeh… - Virulence, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Virus infection induces different cellular responses in infected cells. These include cellular
stress responses like autophagy and unfolded protein response (UPR). Both autophagy and …
stress responses like autophagy and unfolded protein response (UPR). Both autophagy and …
Role of the intestinal microbiome in low-density polyethylene degradation by caterpillar larvae of the greater wax moth, Galleria mellonella
BJ Cassone, HC Grove, O Elebute… - … of the Royal …, 2020 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Recently, a few insects, including the caterpillar larva of the greater wax moth Galleria
mellonella, have been identified as avid 'plastivores'. These caterpillars are able to ingest …
mellonella, have been identified as avid 'plastivores'. These caterpillars are able to ingest …
A soil fungus confers plant resistance against a phytophagous insect by disrupting the symbiotic role of its gut microbiota
Plants generate energy flows through natural food webs, driven by competition for resources
among organisms, which are part of a complex network of multitrophic interactions. Here, we …
among organisms, which are part of a complex network of multitrophic interactions. Here, we …
Diversity and functional roles of the gut microbiota in Lepidopteran insects
X Zhang, F Zhang, X Lu - Microorganisms, 2022 - mdpi.com
Lepidopteran insects are one of the most widespread and speciose lineages on Earth, with
many common pests and beneficial insect species. The evolutionary success of their …
many common pests and beneficial insect species. The evolutionary success of their …
Impact of intraspecific variation in insect microbiomes on host phenotype and evolution
Microbes can be an important source of phenotypic plasticity in insects. Insect physiology,
behaviour, and ecology are influenced by individual variation in the microbial communities …
behaviour, and ecology are influenced by individual variation in the microbial communities …