Entomopathogenic nematodes from the two genera Steinernema and Heterorhabditis are
widely used as biological agents against various insect pests and represent a promising …

Host innate immunity plays a central role in detecting and eliminating microbial pathogenic
infections in both vertebrate and invertebrate animals. Entomopathogenic or insect …

Background The complex including entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) of the genera
Steinernema and Heterorhabditis and their mutualistic partner, ie, Xenorhabdus and …

Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are widely used as biological control agents against
insect pests, the efficacy of these organisms strongly depends on the balance between the …

During a recent soil sample survey in Eastern China, a new entomopathogenic nematode
species, collected from the Chongming Islands in the southern–eastern area of Shanghai …

Plant-parasitic nematodes are responsible for substantial damages within the agriculture
industry every year, which is a challenge that has thus far gone largely unimpeded …

Abstract The fall‐webworm (FWW), Hyphantria cunea, is a highly polyphagous insect pest
that is native to North America and distributed in different countries around the world. To …

A trypsin‐like serine protease was purified by gel filtration and anion‐exchange
chromatography from the excretory‐secretory products of parasitic phase Steinernema …

Natural enemies of herbivores are expected to adapt to the defence strategies of their preys
or hosts. Such adaptations may also include their capacity to cope with plant metabolites …

Simple Summary The fall webworm (Hyphantria cunea Dury) has a strong impact on
agricultural systems in Europe. However, its invasive potential inherited from its native niche …