Climate change-associated environmental vagaries have amplified the incidence of pests
and pathogens on plants, thus imparting the increased quest for management strategies …

Potato, the world's most popular crop is reported to provide a food source for nearly a billion
people. It is prone to a number of biotic stressors that affect yield and quality, out of which …

Employing the clear, student-friendly style that made previous editions so popular, Insect
Physiology and Biochemistry, Fourth Edition presents an engaging and authoritative guide …

Salinity is one of the main factors limiting the crop growth and yield. The application of
nanomaterials such as cerium oxide nanoparticles (nanoceria) improves salt tolerance in …

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) …

Key message Improving crop resistance against insect pests is crucial for ensuring future
food security. Integrating genomics with modern breeding methods holds enormous …

Simple Summary Large amounts of conventional insecticides are used to control insect
pests in agricultural production worldwide. New sustainable strategies, more specific and …

The conventional breeding of crops struggles to keep up with increasing food needs and
ever-adapting pests and pathogens. Global climate changes have imposed another layer of …

ABSTRACT In New Zealand, a genetically modified (GM) organism means any organism
where genes or other genetic material have been modified by in vitro techniques. This …

The genetic resources of cereal crops in terms of resistance to aphids are reviewed.
Phytosanitary destabilization led to a significant increase in the harmfulness of this group of …