In the last decades, major research efforts have been done to investigate the insecticidal
activity of plant-based products against mosquitoes. This is a modern and timely challenge …

In recent years, the use of essential oils (EOs) derived from aromatic plants as low-risk
insecticides has increased considerably owing to their popularity with organic growers and …

Publisher Summary This chapter discusses the insect CYP genes and P450 enzymes.
Cytochrome P450, or CYP genes, constitutes one of the largest family of genes, with …

Crop protection still mostly relies on synthetic pesticides for crop pest control. However, the
rationale for their continued use is shaded by the revealed adverse effects, such as relatively …

The tropical plant family Piperaceae has provided many past and present civilizations with a
source of diverse medicines and food grade spice. The secondary plant compounds that …

Cytochrome P450 monooxygenases (P450s) are integral in defining the relationships
between plants and insects. Secondary metabolites produced in plants for protection against …

Plant-derived products can play an important role in pest management programs. Essential
oils from Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) and Thymus vulgaris (thyme) and their main …

Phytochemicals have been considered as alternatives for conventional pesticides because
of their low mammalian toxicity and environmental safety. They usually display less potent …

Background Insecticide resistance carries the potential to undermine the efficacy of
insecticide based malaria vector control strategies. Therefore, there is an urgent need for …

The diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella, has developed extremely high levels of
resistance to chlorantraniliprole and other classes of insecticides in the field. As microRNAs …