Although the regulatory function of miRNAs and their targets have been characterized in
model plants, a possible underlying role in the cotton response to herbivore infestation has …

At present, there are a variety of different approaches to the targeted regulation of gene
expression. However, most approaches are devoted to the activation of gene transcription …

The larvae of Holotrichia parallela, a destructive belowground herbivore, causes
tremendous damages to maize plants. However, little is known if there are any defense …

Verticillium wilt is a devastating disease caused by the soil-borne fungus Verticillium dahliae
that causes severe wilt symptoms in more than 400 plant species, including economically …

Abstract Background The sorghum aphid Melanaphis sacchari (Zehntner)(Homoptera:
Aphididae) is an important insect in the late growth phase of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) …

Background Anthracnose, mainly caused by Colletotrichum fructicola, leads to severe losses
in pear production. However, there is limited information available regarding the molecular …

To understand the defense mechanisms of spinach against insect attack at the molecular
level, RNA-seq was used to compare the transcriptome of spinach leaves exposed to beet …

Abstract Cotton aphid (Aphis gossypii Glover) is regarded as one of the most harmful insect
pests for cotton production. They are usually capable of causing severe yield loss through …

Climate is changing globally nowadays because of extensive crucial human activities. This
state along with stark in weather measures ultimately affecting the development and growth …

Cotton is the major natural fiber-producing crop, contributing significantly to the global textile
economy. However, the cotton crop encounters several biotic and abiotic stress challenges …