Biomass yield and quality are the primary targets in forage crop improvement programs
worldwide. Low-quality fodder reduces the quality of dairy products and affects cattle's …

Background Biocontrol strategies are the best possible and eco-friendly solution to develop
resistance against O furnacalis and improve the maize yield. However, the knowledge about …

BACKGROUND Many herbivore‐induced volatiles have been proven to act as signaling
compounds to regulate nearby plant defense responses. However, the precise roles of key …

Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm) is a notorious pest that threatens maize production
worldwide. Current control measures involve the use of chemical insecticides and …

Abstract Background Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) emerge as compatible
alternatives to conventional insecticides in controlling Holotrichia parallela larvae …

The larvae of Holotrichia parallela, a destructive belowground herbivore, may cause yield
losses of up to 20% in maize in a typical year. To understand the protein-level mechanisms …

Terpenoids are important compounds associated with the pest and herbivore resistance
mechanisms of plants; consequently, it is essential to identify and explore terpene synthase …

Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the most widely cultivated crops globally, making significant
contributions to food, animal feed, and biofuel production. However, maize yield is greatly …

The neuro-mechanisms that regulate insect reproduction are not fully understood. Biogenic
amines, including octopamine, are neuromodulators that have been shown to modulate …

Maize (Zea mays L.) stands as one of the most extensively cultivated crops globally, offering
significant contributions to food, animal feed, and biofuel production. Maize yield is …