Tribolium castaneum has a long history as a model species in many distinct subject areas,
but improved connections among the genetics, genomics, behavioral, ecological, and pest …

The survival of insects depends on their ability to detect molecules present in their
environment. Odorant-binding proteins (OBPs) form a family of proteins involved in …

Polystyrene (PS) has been widely used in various fields, whereas this thermoplastic material
is generally considered to be resistant to biodegradation. Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera …

Background The red flour beetle Tribolium castaneum has emerged as an important model
organism for the study of gene function in development and physiology, for ecological and …

The chemical composition, antibacterial and insecticidal potential of Anise, Peppermint,
Clove, Cinnamon, Pepper, Citronella and Camphor essential oils (EOs) extracted by steam …

Background The cereal weevil, Sitophilus zeamais is one of the most destructive pests of
stored cereals worldwide. Frequent use of fumigants for managing stored-product insects …

BACKGROUND Rhynchophorus ferrugineus, the red palm weevil (RPW), is a key pest that
attacks many economically important palm species and that has evolved a sensitive and …

Serine proteases (SPs) and serine protease homologs (SPHs) play essential roles in insect
physiological processes including digestion, defense and development. Studies of insect …

Background The red flour beetle Tribolium castaneum is an emerging insect model
organism representing the largest insect order, Coleoptera, which encompasses several …

Background Olfaction and gustation underlie behaviors that are crucial for insect fitness,
such as host and mate selection. The detection of semiochemicals is mediated via proteins …