Temperature stress is one of the crucial factors determining geographical distribution of
insect species. Most of them are active in moderate temperatures, however some are …

Insects are the largest group of animals. They are capable of surviving in virtually all
environments from arid deserts to the freezing permafrost of polar regions. This success is …

Simple Summary Eucalyptus essential oils have shown promising insecticidal effects on
several insect pests. The lesser grain borer, Rhyzopertha dominica (F.), causes …

The increase of environmental temperature due to current global warming is not only
favouring the expansion of the distribution range of many insect species, but it is also …

Acute change in water temperature causes heavy economic losses in the aquaculture
industry. The present study investigated the metabolic and molecular effects of acute thermal …

Temperature is one of the critical abiotic factors influencing the range, richness, activity, life
history and viability of insects. The persistence trend of thermal stress on biological and …

Mussel meal (species Perna perna) was evaluated as a potential feed additive for whiteleg
shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) diets to improve growth and cold resistance. Five …

The cockroach Gromphadorhina coquereliana can survive at low temperatures under
extensive periods of cold stress. To assess energy management and insect adaptation in …

Background: Solanaceae plants produce glycoalkaloids (GAs) that affect various
physiological processes of herbivorous insects and they are being tested as potential …

Cold tolerance is considered an important factor determining the geographic distribution of
insects. We have previously shown that despite its tropical origin, the cockroach …