There is increasing evidence that plant-associated microorganisms play important roles in
shaping interactions between plants and insect herbivores. Studies of both pathogenic and …

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) …

Opsin proteins are fundamental components of animal vision whose structure largely
determines the sensitivity of visual pigments to different wavelengths of light. Surprisingly …

Nitrogen (N) availability is a key factor influencing the yield of Brassica napus L. Thus,
mineral fertilization is widely used to improve the quality and quantity of seeds. In this study …

The pollen beetle (M eligethes aeneus) is a major pest of oilseed rape (B rassica napus)
and other cruciferous crops in E urope. Pesticide‐resistant pollen beetle populations are …

In the last 50 yr, the role of vision in insect interactions with host plants has received
relatively little attention. This lack of research is associated with a number of assumptions …

Plants need to deal with antagonists, such as herbivores, while maintaining interactions with
mutualists, such as pollinators that help plants to maximize their reproductive output …

Semi-natural habitats (SNH) maintain high levels of biodiversity and ecosystem functioning
within agroecosystems. While management recommendations for SNH to promote …

There is an urgent need to develop sustainable pest management systems to protect arable
crops in order to replace the current over-reliance on synthetic insecticides. Semiochemicals …

Oilseed rape (Brassica napus) is a valuable crop, attacked by several insect pests, of which
the pollen beetle (Meligethes aeneus) is one of the most widespread and important in …