The Identification of Boll Weevil, Anthonomus grandis grandis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), Genes Involved in Pheromone Production and Pheromone Biosynthesis [PDF]
Insects, 2021 Eradication programs for the boll weevil, Anthonomus grandis grandis Boheman (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), rely almost exclusively on pheromone traps to indicate the need for insecticide applications.
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A New qPCR Assay for the Rapid Diagnosis of Anthonomus grandis Subspecies [PDF]
Insects, 2023 Rapid and accurate identification of Anthonomus grandis subspecies is crucial for effective management and eradication. Current diagnostic methods have limitations in terms of time to diagnosis (up to seven days) and can yield ambiguous results. Here, we
Tyler Jay Raszick +8 more
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Insight into weevil biology from a reference quality genome of the boll weevil, Anthonomus grandis grandis Boheman (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) [PDF]
G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics, 2022 The boll weevil, Anthonomus grandis ...
Zachary P Cohen +7 more
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Morphology and Morphometry of the Reproductive Tract of the Cotton Boll Weevil after Prolonged Feeding on Alternative Diets [PDF]
Insects, 2023 Anthonomus grandis Boheman (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) survives on alternative diets; however, this induces reproductive diapause. The objective was to evaluate the morphology and morphometry of the reproductive tract of this weevil after feeding on ...
Thiele da Silva Carvalho +5 more
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Mpp23Aa/Xpp37Aa Insecticidal Proteins from Bacillus thuringiensis (Bacillales: Bacillaceae) Are Highly Toxic to Anthonomus grandis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) Larvae [PDF]
Toxins, 2023 The beetle Anthonomus grandis Boheman, 1843, is the main cotton pest, causing enormous losses in cotton. The breeding of genetically modified plants with A. grandis resistance is seen as an important control strategy.
Jéssica A. de Oliveira +4 more
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Interaction of insecticidal proteins from Pseudomonas spp. and Bacillus thuringiensis for boll weevil management. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2023 Cotton crop yields are largely affected by infestations of Anthonomus grandis, which is its main pest. Although Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) derived proteins can limit insect pest infestations, the diverse use of control methods becomes a viable ...
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From flower buds to bolls: how cotton reproductive structures shape boll weevil development, reproduction and survival. [PDF]
Pest Manag SciFemale boll weevils feeding on flower buds promote reproduction regardless of their immature diet, whereas boll feeding increases lipid reserves and lifespan, revealing a nutrition‐driven trade‐off that sustains survival and reproduction in tropical boll weevil populations.
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Agriculture, 2022 The boll weevil, Anthonomus grandis Boheman (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), is an invasive alien species that can damage cotton plants and cause huge economic losses in the cotton industry. Currently, A.
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Exploring Plant α-Amylase Inhibitors: Mechanisms and Potential Application for Insect Pest Control. [PDF]
Biotechnol JGraphical Abstract and Lay Summary In this study, we address the importance of α‐amylases in insect pests, the possible biochemical role of α‐amylase inhibitors in plant resistance to insect pests, the molecular relationships between plant α‐amylase inhibitors and insect α‐amylases, and the biotechnological potential of proteinaceous α‐amylase ...
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Off-Season Diet and Ecology of the Boll Weevil Influence Long-Term Malathion Susceptibility [PDF]
InsectsBackground: The cotton boll weevil, Anthonomus grandis grandis Boheman (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), is a major pest of cotton that causes significant yield losses and costly control measures.
Karolayne L. Campos +5 more
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