Observations in recent years have shown that climate change can affect plants and
herbivorous insects. An increase in temperature can indirectly affect insects by changing …

Background Two spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae) is one of
the most important plant pests in the world. Due to increased resistance of mites to …

The induction of plant resistance against pests is considered a potential method of
controlling mite infestation as it restricts the use of chemical pesticides in herbal crops. Our …

This study aimed to determine the effects of plant species on the biological parameters of
Tetranychus urticae Koch and the time of mite infestation on plant physiology in Ocimum …

Gall formation is associated with multiple changes in plant cells, which still requires a better
understanding. In this study, galls caused by sexual generation (♀♂) of Neuroterus …

Dysmicoccus lepelleyi (Betrem) is a quarantine pest on mangosteen. Its presence on
mangosteen fruit can inhibit the exportation, resulting in the decreasing of state income from …

Abstract Gall-inducing Cynipidae (Hymenoptera) manipulate the leaves of their host plants
and induce local resistance, resulting in a diversity of physiological changes. In this study …

Gall-inducing insects may cause multiple physiological changes in host plants, such as the
loss of photosynthetic pigments and reduced photosynthetic capacity. However, the direction …

Gamma irradiation is a potential phytosanitary treatment to control the mealybug
Planococcus lilacinus. P. lilacinus is a polyphagous mealybug that attacks fruits with high …

Synthetic insecticides are still widely used in gardens and greenhouses of ornamental crops
to reduce populations of insect pests and preserve flower quality. The improper and unwise …