Psyllids constitute a diverse group of sap-feeding Sternorrhyncha that were relatively
obscure until it was discovered that a handful of species transmit bacterial plant pathogens …

Agricultural intensification has led to a drastic simplification and homogenization of
agroecosystems, causing biodiversity loss and an increased reliance on chemical pesticides …

Behavioral manipulation (BM) is a multimodal control approach based on the interference
with the stimuli mediating insect perception and interaction with the surroundings. BM could …

Colour vision allows animals to use the information contained in the spectrum of light to
control important behavioural decisions such as selection of habitats, food or mates. Among …

As the second-largest cut flower plant globally and one of the top ten traditional flowers in
China, chrysanthemums hold significant economic value, encompassing both ornamental …

Colour is a critical property of many traps used to control or monitor insect pests, and applied
entomologists continue to devote time and effort to improving colour for greater trapping …

Real-time 3D tracking and high-speed videography was used to examine the behaviour of a
worldwide greenhouse pest, the western flower thrips (WFT), in response to different colours …

Aphids are important pests in many greenhouse and field crops. For plant protection, early
detection of relevant species and reliable assessment of population development …

Banana bunchy top disease (BBTD) caused by banana bunchy top virus (BBTV) poses a
significant threat to Uganda's food and income security. To map BBTD spread and inform its …

Groundnut (Arachis hypogea L.) is an allotetraploid derived from hybridization of the
ancestors Arachis duranensis and Arachis ipaensis), followed by spontaneous chromosome …