Entomopathogenic nematodes in sustainable food production
AM Koppenhöfer, DI Shapiro-Ilan… - Frontiers in Sustainable …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
The emphasis of this review is on the use and potential of entomopathogenic nematodes
(EPNs) as biological control agents in sustainable food production across a wide range of …
(EPNs) as biological control agents in sustainable food production across a wide range of …
Biological Control of Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda
The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda, is one of the most important invasive
pests worldwide, resulting in considerable losses in host crops. FAW comprises two genetic …
pests worldwide, resulting in considerable losses in host crops. FAW comprises two genetic …
Activated entomopathogenic nematode infective juveniles release lethal venom proteins
D Lu, M Macchietto, D Chang, MM Barros… - PloS …, 2017 - journals.plos.org
Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are unique parasites due to their symbiosis with
entomopathogenic bacteria and their ability to kill insect hosts quickly after infection. It is …
entomopathogenic bacteria and their ability to kill insect hosts quickly after infection. It is …
Olfaction shapes host–parasite interactions in parasitic nematodes
AR Dillman, ML Guillermin, JH Lee… - Proceedings of the …, 2012 - National Acad Sciences
Many parasitic nematodes actively seek out hosts in which to complete their lifecycles.
Olfaction is thought to play an important role in the host-seeking process, with parasites …
Olfaction is thought to play an important role in the host-seeking process, with parasites …
Friend or foe? A review of the mechanisms that drive Serratia towards diverse lifestyles
LM Petersen, LS Tisa - Canadian journal of microbiology, 2013 - cdnsciencepub.com
Found widespread around the globe, Serratia are Gram-negative bacteria capable of
thriving in a diverse number of environments that include water, soil, and the digestive tracts …
thriving in a diverse number of environments that include water, soil, and the digestive tracts …
The importance of root-produced volatiles as foraging cues for entomopathogenic nematodes
Abstract Background Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are tiny parasitic worms that
parasitize insects, in which they reproduce. Their foraging behavior has been subject to …
parasitize insects, in which they reproduce. Their foraging behavior has been subject to …
Basic laboratory and field manual for conducting research with the entomopathogenic nematodes, Steinernema and Heterorhabditis, and their bacterial symbionts
Broad spectrum chemical pesticides are harmful to humans and other nontarget organisms.
Biological control, which entails the use of natural enemies, is a viable alternative. Isolation …
Biological control, which entails the use of natural enemies, is a viable alternative. Isolation …
A Lover and a Fighter: The Genome Sequence of an Entomopathogenic Nematode Heterorhabditis bacteriophora
Heterorhabditis bacteriophora are entomopathogenic nematodes that have evolved a
mutualism with Photorhabdus luminescens bacteria to function as highly virulent insect …
mutualism with Photorhabdus luminescens bacteria to function as highly virulent insect …
Evolution and taxonomy of nematode-associated entomopathogenic bacteria of the genera Xenorhabdus and Photorhabdus: an overview
E Sajnaga, W Kazimierczak - Symbiosis, 2020 - Springer
Entomopathogenic bacteria from the genera Photorhabdus and Xenorhabdus are closely
related Gram-negative bacilli from the family Enterobacteriaceae (γ-Proteobacteria). They …
related Gram-negative bacilli from the family Enterobacteriaceae (γ-Proteobacteria). They …
Diversity, biology and evolutionary relationships
SP Stock - Nematode pathogenesis of insects and other pests …, 2015 - Springer
Nematodes are among the most abundant organisms on Earth, as they exist in almost every
possible habitat and ecosystem (Bernard, 1992; De Ley, 2006; Ettema, 1998; Powers et al …
possible habitat and ecosystem (Bernard, 1992; De Ley, 2006; Ettema, 1998; Powers et al …