Highlights•RNAi efficiency in Hemiptera has been shown to be variable.•There is a proof of
concept for hemipteran RNAi through GM plants, expressing dsRNA.•Degradation of dsRNA …

Wing polyphenism is an evolutionarily successful feature found in a wide range of insects.
Long-winged morphs can fly, which allows them to escape adverse habitats and track …

Rhododendron delavayi Franch. is globally famous as an ornamental plant. Its distribution in
southwest China covers several different habitats and environments. However, not much …

Insects and other arthropods are the most important vectors of plant pathogens. The majority
of plant pathogens are disseminated by arthropod vectors such as aphids, beetles …

Insect wing polyphenism is characterized by its ability to produce two or more distinct wing
morphs from a single genotype in response to changing environments. However, the …

The brown planthopper (BPH), N ilaparvata lugens, is a major rice pest in Asia, and
accumulated evidence indicates that this species is susceptible to RNA interference (RNAi); …

The brown planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens is one of the most serious pests of rice, and
there is so far no effective way to manage this pest. However, RNA interference not only can …

Highlights•An insect salivary sheath protein (NlShp) was identified in Nilaparvata
lugens.•NlShp is essential for salivary flange and salivary sheath formation.•RNAi of NlShp …

The red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii, Girard 1852) is among the most economically
important freshwater crustacean species, and it is also considered one of the most …

Successful transmission of tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) by Frankliniella occidentalis
requires robust infection of the salivary glands (SGs) and virus delivery to plants during …